Unit 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Evoke or draw out
Elicit
Forbidden by laws, rules, or custom
Illicit
A moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being
Automaton
Support or strengthen
Bolster
Disappointment; irritation; displeasure
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
Chagrin
An extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property
Conflagration
Intruding
Advancing gradually beyond usual or acceptable limits
Encroaching
A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped
Fledgling
Enormous, huge, vast, gigantic
Gargantuan
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
Haughty
A feeling of great happiness and triumph
Jubilation
Long life
Long existence or service
Longevity
A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation
Novice
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
Wealthy, affluent, grandiose
Opulent
Of an action or gesture carried out with a minimum of effort reflection
Perfunctory
Conpletely destryoing (a building, town, or other site)
Raze
Making a show if being morally superior to other people
Sanctimonious
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
Superfluous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
Ubiquitous
Using or expressed in more words than needed
Verbose
