List 6 Vocab Flashcards
(16 cards)
Altruistic
Adj: thoughtful of the welfare of others
Despot
N: One with unlimited power
Emulate
V: to try to equal or exceed
Hedonist
N: one who lives solely for pleasure
Latent
Adj: lying hidden and undeveloped; present but invisible or inactive
Dignified
Adj: possessing or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect; someone who is noble, majestic, or distinguished
Pompous
Adj: self-important; magnificent; stately
Rancor
N: strong hate or bitter feeling
Raze
V: to tear down completely; to destroy
Apathetic
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Choleric
Extremely irritable or easily angered
Foreboding
A strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune, evil, etc
Sentimental
Expressive of or appealing to sentiment, especially the tender emotions and feelings, as love, pity, or nostalgia
Somber
Gloomy, depressing, or dismal
Straightforward
Direct; honest; clear-cut; blunt; candid
Adversity
N: Difficulties, misfortune