Deck 8 Flashcards
1
Q
sinuous
A
full of curves, twisting and turning
2
Q
shoal
A
a large group or crowd
3
Q
decadence
A
a decline in morals or art
4
Q
swathe
A
to wrap around something; to envelop
5
Q
extant
A
still existing (books, documents, animals)
6
Q
succor
A
aid, assistance
7
Q
lassitude
A
weariness
8
Q
subsume
A
to include within a larger group
9
Q
incorporeal
A
not consisting of matter
10
Q
amalgam
A
a mixture or combination (often of metals)
11
Q
visage
A
face, appearance
12
Q
aspersion
A
slanderous statement; a damaging or derogatory criticism
13
Q
collusion
A
a secret agreement for an illegal purpose
14
Q
autocracy
A
an absolute monarchy; government where one person holds power
15
Q
implacable
A
unwilling to be pacified or appeased
