Eng Vicab 1-18 Flashcards
(18 cards)
Wayward
Adj
Resistant to guidance or discipline; stubborn and independent
Avaricious
Adj
Greedy; covetous
Treason
Noun
-wanting to kill soverign
-violation of allegiance to ones state
-betrayal of ones trust or confidence
Somnambulate
Verb
To sleepwalk
Dissonant
Adj
Lacking in harmony
Tenet
Noun
A principle or belief honored by a person or group
Pensive
Adj
Deeply or seriously thoughtful
Meek
Adj
Evidencing little spirit or courage
Pastoral
(Adj)
Idealized country life ; relating to shepherds
Quintessential
(Adj)
Representing the perfect example of a class or quality
Gossamer
Adj
Super fine and delicate
Albatross
Noun
A constant worrisome burden or obstacle to success
Satiate
Verb
To fill to satisfaction ; overeat
Harrow
Verb
Cause or feel distress
Providence
(Noun)
The guardianship and control exercised by a deity, manifestation of gods foresight and care
Chimerical
Adj
Wildly fanciful ; highly unrealistic
Galvanize
Verb
To stimulate to action
Excavate
Verb
Recover through digging ; remove or find by digging