units 7-9 test Flashcards
(30 cards)
bogus
false, counterfeit
exorbitant
unreasonably high, excessive
interim
the time between
temporary, coming between two points in time
malign
to speak evil of, slander
evil
momentous
very important
obstreperous
noisy, unruly, disorderly
pensive
thoughtful, melancholy
tirade
a long, angry speech, usually very critical
vagrant
an idle wanderer, tramp
wandering aimlessly
assurance
a pledge, freedom from doubt, self confidence
console
to comfort
the keyboard of an organ, a control panel for an electrical or mechanical device
dilate
to make or become larger or wider, to expand upon
dwindle
to lessen, diminish
flippant
lacking in seriousness, disrespectful, saucy
immunity
resistance to disease, freedom from some charge or obligation
preposterous
ridiculous, senseless
pugnacious
quarrelsome, fond of fighting
rabid
furious, violently intense, unreasonable extreme, mad, infected with rabies
venture
a risky or daring undertaking
to expose to danger, to dare
auxiliary
giving assistance or support
a helper, aid
candid
frank, sincere, impartial, unposed
cubicle
a small room or compartment
drudgery
work that is hard and tiresome
flair
a natural quality, talent, or skill, a distinctive style
