LOF Vocabulary Flashcards
(46 cards)
deep seated hatred; state of being an enemy
enmity
blooming of flowers, state of flowers
efflorescence
exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct
decorous
a singer or leader of a choir
chorister
a stronghold of fortification; similar to a strong hold
bastion
a gap or interruption in continuity; a break or pause
hiatus
zestful or spirited enthusiasm
ebullience
difficult to understand; mysterious
inscrutable
a change of variation; unexpected changes in life
vicissitudes
top act of accusing in return; opposing another charge
recrimination
commotion of a great crowd; disorder
tumult
a long angry or violent speech; a diatribe
tirade
using power unjustly; burdensome
oppressive
downward slopes a; as of a hill
declivities
not spoke; implied by actions of statements
tacit
totally or offensively obtrusive; very obvious
blatant
excluded or forbidden from use or mention
taboo
lean and muscular; stringy and tough
sinewy
having an ill will or wishing harm to others; malicious
malevolently
laughably and obviously absurd, foolish
ludicrous
insufficient to produce an effect: useless
ineffectual
to abuse vocally; taunt or mock
jeer
in comprehensible; unable to speak w/ clarity
inarticulate
something very large; giant sea creature in the bible
leviathan