Vocab 6 Flashcards Preview

v. illuminate by or as if by shining light

adj. beyond criticism; faultless

adj. nomadic; n. wanderer

adj. tired; bored or lacking enthusiasm

n. a side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace

adj. affected by bitterness, resentment, or envy; yellow in complexion

n. a short pleasurable trip

adj. having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and confident manner

adj. naïve, simplistic, and superficial

v. to agree with

adj. extremely patriotic, esp. in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy

n. lively and cheerful activity or celebration

adj. (of a place) extremely dirty or unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

adj. dull; sober; serious

adj. to stop

n. an upright bar or post forming a support or barrier

n. dockworker

v. supply an ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something); to be economical or frugal about spending or providing something

v. (in drawing, painting, and engraving) mark (a surface) with numerous small dots or specks

v. encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency); strengthen

v. to delay or block by refusing to answer questions or by giving evasive replies especially in politics

adj. loud and harsh

adj. filled with bitter criticism or malice; corrosive; strongly attacking

v. to blame or insult; attack bitterly

v. to enliven or animate

adj. (esp. of a person or speech) noisy; loud in speech

adj. speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently

adj. ravenous

adj. fox-like