Into The Wild Vocab Cards Chp. 6-7 Flashcards
(24 cards)
Anachronistic
(adj) a chronological inconsistency; an item in the wrong time period
Indelible
(adj) permanent, cannot be erased
Placid
(adj) calm and peaceful
Desiccated
(adj) dried out; lacking all moisture
Post-apocalypse
(adj) after a world destroying event
Geothermal
(adj) energy generated using heat of the earth
Ramshackle
(adj) derelict, broken down due to neglect
Cold Turkey
(noun) the complete and abrupt stopping of an action or addiction
Salve
(noun) a soothing or healing ointment
Shortcomings
(noun) weakness
Rendering
(noun) a drawing or demonstration of something artistic
Relented
(verb) succumbed; gave into pressure
Filthy
(adj) extremely dirty
Burgeoning
(verb) growing rapidly
Conformity
(noun) compliance with standards; obeying the laws
Chaff
(noun) worthless or unneeded stuff
Snarly
(adv) tangled
Ambled
(verb) to walk slowly with no intended destination
Conjecture
(noun) supposition; theory without proof
Celibate
(adj) refraining from intercourse
Leer
(verb) to ogle or look at something in a sexual manner
Corollary
(noun) a proposition that follows from one that is already proven
Postpone
(verb) to delay to set to a later time
Opprobrium
(noun) harsh criticism; censure
