V-43,44 Flashcards
(19 cards)
infamous
famous for something bad
mellow
sweet sounding and canarous
clamour
to shout / loud noise / uproar
somnambulist
person who walks in sleep
heresy
a belief or thought contrary to a popular opinion ( in relation to religion )
dissension / blasphemy
poignant
saddening / emotional / heart wrenching
acrid
pungent / sharp
resplendent
splendid / dazzling / bright
obsequious
eager to praise or serve / servile
timorous
nervous / fearful / apprehensive
adroit
skillful / dexterous / clever
brevity
shortness / conciseness
err
to make an error
abrogate
to repeal / cancel / do away with
blasphemy
an action that disregards or disrespects god
tardy
slow and delayed
harbingers
a person or thing that shows something is going to happen
messenger / foreseer
credible
believable / reliable
plaudit
an expression of praise and approval