V-17,18 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
inebriate
A
someone who drinks alcohol regularly
2
Q
trepidation
A
anxiety / apprehension
3
Q
gargantuan
A
enormous / giant
4
Q
libertine
A
someone who indulges in sensual pleasure without moral principles
5
Q
adjudicate
A
to judge
6
Q
epistle
A
a letter
7
Q
anomaly
A
deviation from the normal
8
Q
dauntless
A
fearless / brave
9
Q
decapitate
A
to cut someone’s head
10
Q
dulcet
A
pleasant and soothing sound
11
Q
propinquity
A
state of being near
12
Q
fealty
A
loyalty / allegiance
13
Q
quintessential
A
most typical example or most important part of something
14
Q
torrid
A
extremely hot
15
Q
preposterous
A
absurd / stupid / ridiculous
16
Q
trenchant
A
severe criticism
17
Q
tutelage
A
teaching about how to do something
18
Q
defalcation
A
embezzlement
19
Q
laggard
A
someone who lags behind
20
Q
throes
A
difficulty / intense pain
