Vocab #7 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Arduous
Difficult; laborious
Absurd
Ridiculous; laughable
Asylum
Shelter; a place offering protection
Augment
To make greater, more numerous, or intense
Aver
To affirm
Barrister
Lawyer
Chasm
Deep crack in the earths surface
Concourse
A crowd; gathering
Convulse
To shake violently; agitate
Counterfeit
To imitate especially with intent to deceive
Covert
Hidden; secret
Emulation
Imitation; rivalry
Fastidious
Extremely fussy about personal cleanliness and appearance
Forte
A special accomplishment or strong point
Gaudy
Tastelessly ornamented; flashy
Impertinent
Rude; impudent
Intermittent
Coming and going in intervals
Nonchalant
Casual; unconcerned
Obtrusive
Calling attention to itself in an unpleasant way
Opulence
Great wealth
Pallor
Lack of color
Prophetic
Predicting or foreshadowing
Ravenous
Eager for food, satisfaction, gratification
Repentant
Experiencing a feeling of regret