Lesson 1 - 3 Vocab Words Flashcards
(30 cards)
mentally ill; insane
demented
to sharpen
hone
a narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief
opiate
an exaggerated portrayal of one’s features
caricature
in a state of violent or destructive rage
berserk
uninterested; listless
lackadaisical
a witty saying or expression
epigram
in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful
elated
pertaining to or constituting a major crime
felonious
promoting equal rights for all people
eglitarian
to besiege by encircling
beleaguer
a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building
edifice
to eat or swallow greedily
gorge
to turn away feelings of affections
alienate
one having a fanatical devotion to a country, gender, or religion, and displaying contempt for other countries, the opposite sex, or other beliefs
chauvinist
marked by conspicuous, showy, pretentious display
ostentatious
morally unrestrained
licentious
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture
knead
to mislead; to fool
delude
to force oneself into a situation
obtrude
to give life or motion to
animate
dreamily thoughtful
pensive
to combine
amalgamate
no longer used or useful; very old
antiquated
