Vocab lists 13 and 14 Flashcards
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incriminate
v. to involve or connect unfavorably
Analgesic
n. a medication to reduce or eliminate pain
Turpitude
n. wickedness; vileness
Discretionary
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: left to one’s own judgement
Flummox
Definition: to confuse, to perplex Part of Speech: verb
Unpalatable
Definition: unpleasant to the taste or the mind Part of Speech: adjective
Histrionics
Definition: exaggerated emotional behavior Part of Speech: noun
Draconian
Definition: extremely harsh; very severe Part of Speech: adjective
Noisome
adjective Definition: disgusting, offensive to the senses
Punctilious
adj. attentive to details in conduct or action
Veritable
adjective Definition: authentic; genuine
Florid
Definition: rosy or red in color Part of Speech: adjective
Fractious
Definition: unruly; disruptive Part of Speech: adjective
Moribund
Definition: near death; about to die Part of Speech: adjective
Conflagration
Definition: a large destructive fire Part of Speech: noun
Protégé
Definition: a person under the guidance or training of another mentor Part of Speech: noun
Indiscernible
Definition: difficult or impossible to discern or perceive Part of Speech: adjective
Virulent
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: extremely infectious or poisonous
Phlegmatic
Definition: calm and unemotional Part of Speech: adjective
Artisan
Definition: a skilled manual worker, a craftsperson Part of Speech: noun
Reciprocate
Part of Speech: verb Definition: to give in response to receiving something
Tenable
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: rationally defensible
Boondoggle
v. an unnecessary, wasteful project
Curmudgeon
n. stubborn ill tempered person