Unit 10-12 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Bumbling
Blundering and awkward; (n.) clumsiness
Abominable
Arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable
Consequence
A result, effect; importance
Delude
To fool, deceive; to mislead utterly
Dole
To give out in small amounts; (n.) money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion
Engulf
To swallow up, overwhelm, consume
Foil
To defeat; to keep from gaining some end; (n.) a thin sheat of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another
Formulate
To express definitely or systematically
Initiative
The taking of the first step or move
Memento
Something that serves as a reminder
Nonconformist
A person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things
Null and void
Without legal force or effect
Panorama
A wide, unobstructed view of an area
Posterity
All of a person’s offspring, descendants
Pry
To pull loose by force
Refurbish
To brighten, freshen, or polish
Resourceful
Able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems
Rigorous
Severe, harsh, strict
Subsequent
Coming after
Unerring
Making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
Alias
An assumed name, especially used to hide one’s identity
Amble
To walk slowly, stroll
Burly
Big and strong; muscular