Lesson XI Vocab Flashcards
Flagrant
Glaringly bad; outrageous
Syn: offensive, shameless, brazen
Patrician
An aristocrat
Syn: noble
Ant: commoner
Emissary
One sent on a special mission to represent others
Syn: ambassador, agent
Kindred
Having similar origin, nature, or character ~ Leo & Sammy ;)
Syn: homogeneous
Ant: disparate
Fracas
A loud quarrel or fight
Syn: brawl
Lacerated
To tear (flesh) jaggedly
Syn: ineffectual; fruitless
Ant: effectual; useful
Immaculate
Spotless; perfect
Syn: clean; pure
Ant: dirty; soiled; spotted
Gait
Manner of walking
Syn: walk
Carp
To complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way
Syn: grumble; nag; nitpick
Ant: praise; laud
Query
To ask; to inquire
Syn: question; interrogate
Queue
A line of people or vehicles
Nefarious
Very wicked, notorious
Syn: villainous; despicable
Ant: reputable; honest
Genesis
Beginning, origin
Syn: start, birth
Ant: conclusion, finish
Facade
A deceptive outward appearance; a misrepresentation
Syn: pretense; charade
Futile
Useless; pointless
Syn: ineffective; fruitless
Ant: effective; useful
