July 2020 Flashcards
Implacable
Relentless unstoppable
exacerbated
Making a problem or situation worse
Eviscerate
disembowel (a person or animal). Gut.
monolith
a large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument.
bu·reau·crat·ic
relating to the business of running an organization, or government.
“well-established bureaucratic procedures”
Relish
1.
great enjoyment.
“she swigged a mouthful of wine with relish”
2.
a condiment eaten with plain food to add flavor.
“use salsa as a relish with grilled meat or fish”
pre·cinct
/ˈprēsiNG(k)t/
a district of a city or town as defined for police purposes.
2.
the area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place.
“all strata of society live within these precincts”
Wince
give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.
“he winced at the disgust in her voice”
Boon
Blessing, godsend, great thing
Esoteric
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
e·bul·lient
cheerful and full of energy.
“she sounded ebullient and happy”
a·bys·mal
extremely bad; appalling.
“the quality of her work is abysmal” at
Prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
“no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose”
Demur
raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
“normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred”
Invocation
the act or process of petitioning for help or support
