vocab 25 Flashcards
What term describes evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret?
Poignant
What describes being slow and clumsy due to great weight or dullness?
Ponderous
What term is used for a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one?
Potentate
What describes dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations?
Pragmatic
What is a term for a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction?
Preamble
What term describes being related to preying on other animals or exploitative behavior?
Predatory
What term describes being the strongest or main element; having power over others?
Predominant
What is a strong feeling that something unpleasant is about to happen?
Premonition
What describes failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate?
Presumptuous
What is the term for delaying or postponing action?
Procrastinate
What describes being remarkably great in extent, size, or degree?
Prodigious
What term describes being competent or skilled in doing or using something?
Proficient
