English Voc 4 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Accost
to approach and speak to first
Acrimonious
stinging, bitter in temper or tone
Bigot
one obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his own belief or opinion
Censure
blame, criticize
Cessation
a stopping, ceasing
Deleterious
harmful
Elaboration
addition of details; intricacy
Fastidious
overly demanding or hard to please; excessively careful in regard to details
Glutton
someone who eats too much
Hedonism
belief that pleasure is the sole aim in life
Impede
to stop in progress, obstruct, hinder
Impetuous
rushing with force and violence
Legacy
gift made by will
Marred
damaged, disfigured
Obstinate
stubborn
Pariah
an outcast; one who is rejected by a social group or organization
Salubrious
healthy; conducive to well being; beneficial; healthful
Temper
to moderate; tone down or restrain
Unkempt
not combed;untidy, not well kept
Verbose
wordy