Vocab 221-240 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
Larceny
A
Robbery; unlawful taking of ones property
2
Q
Laud
A
To extol; to praise
3
Q
Levity
A
Humor; frivolity; lightness
4
Q
Loquaciousness
A
Talkative, chatty
5
Q
Ludicrous
A
Absurd, ridiculous
6
Q
Lupine
A
Wolf like; ravenous
7
Q
Lurid
A
Gruesome, shocking
8
Q
Machination
A
Scheming action or design
9
Q
Macrocosm
A
The great world, universe
10
Q
Magnate
A
A person of wealth, influence, power
11
Q
Malaise
A
Feeling of discomfort
12
Q
Malinger
A
To pretend incapacity or illness to avoid responsibility
13
Q
Mandate
A
An authoritative command
14
Q
Manifesto
A
A public declaration of intentions,motives, or views
15
Q
Marshal
A
Organize for a purpose
16
Q
Maverick
A
Rebel
17
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Melange
A
A mixture of various kinds elements
18
Q
Mellifluous
A
Sweetly flowing
19
Q
Mercenary
A
Motivated by desire for money
20
Q
Mete
A
To measure; give out by measure
