KR Ch. 11-21 Flashcards
(19 cards)
Cretin
a stupid, obtuse, or mentally defective person
Permeate
to pass into or through every part of; pervade; saturate
Cardamom
the aromatic seed capsules of a tropical Asian plant, Elettaria cardamomum, of the ginger family, used as a spice or condiment and in medicine
Tarpaulin
a protective covering of canvas or other material waterproofed with tar, paint, or wax
Carcinoma
a malignant and invasive epithelial tumor that spreads by metastasis and often recurs after excision; cancer
Palliative
relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure
Metastasized
to spread to other parts of the body by the way of the blood or lymphatic vessels or membranous surfaces; to spread injuriously
Posh
sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious
Ensuing
following in order; coming afterward, esp. in immediate succession
Incessant
continuing to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession
Chuff
a rustic; a boor, churl; a miserly fellow
Presumptuous
unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward
Wary
watchful; being on one’s guard against danger
Oblivion
the sate of being completely forgotten or unknown
Dismissive
indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one’s presence or from consideration
Snickered
laughed in a half-suppressed, indecorous or disrespectful manner
Burlap
a plain-woven, coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or the like; gunny
Relic
an object having interest by reason of its age or its association with the past
Hunkered
squatted on one’s heels; help resolutely or stubbornly to a policy, opinion, etc., when confronted by criticism, opposition, or unfavorable circumstances
