43.1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Acronym
A word formed from the first (or first few) letters of a series of words
Dia
Across,through
Diatribe
A bitter, abusive,criticism, or denunciation.
In
No,not
Indisposed
Slightly ill; unwilling or not likely to do something
Luct
Struggle
Ineluctable
Incapable of being evaded, inescapable
Ob
Against
Obloquy
Abusive or hateful speech, abuse, slander.
Pugn
Fight
Pugnacious
Inclined to quarrel or fight readily, belligerent.
Re
Again
Remonstrate
To say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
Roga
Ask, request, propose
Supererogate
To do more than is required by duty or obligation
Sol
Alone
Desolate
Bare,deserted; sad, lonely, gloomy.
Terr
Land
Disinter
To dig up or remove from a grave or tomb, to exhume
Acro
High,extreme