April Morning Vocab Flashcards

(67 cards)

0
Q

interdicted

A

prohibit or forbid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

anathema

A

something or someone that someone has a strong dislike for

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

muster

A

assemble

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

incompetence

A

lack of ability to do something well

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

babble

A

to talk rapidly and foolishly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

providential

A

occuring at a favorable time, opportune

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

apopletic

A

to overcome with anger

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

precedence

A

priority in importance or rank

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

disdain

A

considered unworthy of respect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

incumbent

A

necessary as a duty or responsibility

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

tirade

A

long angry speech

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

impertenance

A

lack of respect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

erratic

A

not regular or in pattern; inconsistent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

equitable

A

law and impartial

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

visinity

A

area near or around a place

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

temporal

A

worldly; spirtitual affairs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

salient

A

most notable or important

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

monotheistic

A

believing in one god

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

prudent

A

smart, wise, showing care for the future

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

sedate

A

relax

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

catarrh

A

excessive build up of mucus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

contempt

A

beneath consideration, worthless

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

belligerant

A

agressive or warlike behavior

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

dissipate

A

disperse or matter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
adversity
difficulties or misfortune
25
mollified
reduce anger or anxiety of someone
26
ardor
enthusiasm or passion
27
cantered
three beat gait of a horse
28
predilection
liking something, in favor of something
29
guffaw
loud and boisterous laugh
30
disparity
great difference
31
victual
food or provisions
32
semblance
outside appearance of something
33
pall
cloth spread over a hearse or coffin
34
coppice
tree or shrub cut back
35
transpired
occured
36
ravenous
great
37
vise
metal object with jaws to hold something in place
38
potent
great power influence or effect
39
provocation
speech that makes someone angry or annoyed
40
provision
providing something for use
41
benediction
uttering of bestowing a blessing
42
hummock
hinnock, hill, knoll
43
callous
showing disregard for others
44
impious
not showing respect or reverance
45
flush
when someones face becomes red or hot
46
sentiment
view or attitude toward a certain event
47
intrusion
action of instruding
48
presumptuosly
failing to observe the limits of what is permitted
49
deplorable
deserving strong condemnation
50
implacable
relentless, unstoppable
51
motley
varied in appearance or character
52
breastwork
low temporary defense
53
forbearance
patient, self control
54
conviction
declaration that someone is guilty
55
remorse
deep regret for a wrong committed
56
parley
conference between two disagreeing sides
57
trudging
walking slowly with heavy steps
58
contemplate
look thoughtfully at something
59
inscrutable
impossible to understand
60
vestige
trace of something disappearing
61
nostalgia
sentimental longing
62
beseige
surround with armed forces
63
villainous
guilty of criminal behavior
64
mobilization
prepare for active service
65
taper
slender candle
66
astound
shock or surprise