Unit 10 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Annotation
N. A critical or explanatory note or comment
Accrue
V to accumulate over time
Antediluvian
Adj. antiquated
Bedlam
N. A state of confusion, uproar
Covert
Adj. hidden, secret
N. A hiding place
Debonair
Add. Courteous mannerly
Dun
V. To insistently demand payment or debt
Adj. dark dingy
Efficacious
Adj. effective, producing results
Equanimity
N. Calmness composure
Fortuitous
Adj. accidental happening by chance
Gist
N. Main point
Gratuitous
Adj. freely given, unwarranted
Imperious
Adj. arrogant seeking to dominate
Inimical
Adj. hostile, unfavorable
Invective
N. Abusive language, condemnation
Mötley
And. Showing great diversity, composed of dif colors, elements
Munificent
Adj. generous, lavish
Procrastinate
V. To delay, put off
Provocative
Adj. producing a strong feeling or response
Recondite
Adj. profound, abstruse, exceeding ordinary knowledge
Reprobate
N. Scoundrel, unprincipled person
Adj. wicked, corrupt
Sedentary
Adj. characterized by sitting
Clandestine
Adj. concealed or hidden, secret
Cognizant
Adj. aware