Vocab 2 Flashcards Preview

adj. from the beginning

v. to belittle or degrade

adj. deviating from accepted standards

v. encouraging someone to do a wrong

v. to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft; escape

v. obscure or difficult to understand

v. (of an area of land or a building) to adjoin, to be next to or have a common boundary with

n. accumulation of matter; the process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter

adj. sharp and forthright; tasting sour or bitter

n. an assistant or follower; disciple

adj. angry and bitter; sharp and pungent

n. fear of heights

n. the erasing from a surface

adj. (of a person) affected or overrefined; no longer capable of effective action

n. model of a person

v. to give off an odor

adj. expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

adj. of, relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities

n. the action of going out of or leaving a place; v. to exit

adj. abnormally thin or weak esp. because of illness or a lack of food; withered

v. to annoy; aggravate; or shred something like cheese

adj. uncalled for; unwarranted

adj. sociable

n. or v. sudden loud laughter

n. cunning; craftiness

adj. frank; straightforward; innocent and without deception

adj. unoriginal and trite; overused

adj. strong and healthy; v.drag or draw forcefully

v. honor as holy; make holy

adj. unfortunate; unlucky