pow 6 Flashcards
(20 cards)
lambaste
verb
to give a thrashing; to beat; to scold sharply; to berate
uncouth
adjective
crude; unrefined
levity
noun
lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate; frivolity
ascertain
verb
to perceive or learn
smarmy
adjective
revealing a smug, ingratiating or false sincerity
subjugate
verb
to bring under control; to subdue
audacious
adjective
daring; bold; reckless
fodder
noun
inferior or readily available material to supply a heavily demand; food
clandestine
adjective
secret; hidden
augment
verb
to add to; to expand
tantamount
adjective
equivalent in value or significance
paraphernalia
noun
personal belongings; articles used in a certain activity
propagate
verb
to multiply; to spread out
pragmatic
adjective
practical in approach or outlook
microcosm
noun
a small system representing a larger system
evanescent
adjective
fleeting; momentary
fervor
noun
great warmpth and intensity of emotion; passion
encumber
verb
to weigh down; burden
precocious
adjective
advanced for its age; developing early
gravitas
noun
high seriousness; dignity( importance( weightiness
