voc #6 Flashcards
(10 cards)
the dead body of an animal
carcass
secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
connive
having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
devout
having a red or flushed complexion
(adj) elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated
florid
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
furtive
the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed
notoriety
a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people
recluse
a rebuke, esp. an official one
(v) rebuke (someone), esp. officially
reprimand
not being what it purports to be
spurious
a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material
(n) cover (something) with a decorative layer of fine wood
veneer