Deck 11 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
dispassionate
A
neutral; objective
2
Q
edifice
A
building
3
Q
effigy
A
a statue or image of a person
4
Q
extrapolate
A
to estimate based on known information; to predict
5
Q
herculean
A
powerful; difficult
6
Q
hermetic
A
completely sealed; airtight
7
Q
idiosyncrasy
A
strange habit or preference
8
Q
imbue
A
to fill
9
Q
impel
A
to urge; to drive to action
10
Q
ornate
A
heavily decorated
11
Q
penitent
A
sorry
12
Q
pragmatic
A
practical
13
Q
quiescence
A
state of inactivity; stillness
14
Q
receptacle
A
a container
15
Q
sanction
A
- official approval2. official penalty 3. to approve 4. to penalize officially
16
Q
stipulate
A
to specify as a requirement
17
Q
stolid
A
unexcitable; showing little emotion
18
Q
veneer
A
- thin covering 2. attractive and deceiving outer layer; superficial appearance
19
Q
vicarious
A
indirect; experienced second-hand
20
Q
vignette
A
- small picture 2. a short, descriptive sketch or scene
