Vocab Test #4 (Loose Sentence) Flashcards
(10 cards)
Akin
- Of the same kin; related by blood
- Having a similar quality or character; analogous
Anastasia finally was connected with her akin family after she lost her memory, traveled across Europe, and fought off a curse.
Corroborate
To strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain
The police officer corroborated the case by doing more interviews, taken pictures, and returning to the crime scene.
Inexorable
Impossible to stop, alter, or resist; inevitable
Growing up is inexorable, even though many don’t want to and most aren’t ready to.
Insipid
Lacking flavor or zest; not tasty
The dinner was rather insipid because it needed salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Nefarious
Infamous by way of being extremely wicked
The Wicked Witch of the West is nefarious because she terrorizes many, casts spells, and owns an army of flying monkeys.
Physiognomy
- facial features
- the art of judging human character from facial features
- aspect and character of an inanimate or abstract entity
The physiognomy of the sculpture was rather interesting because is had an odd shape and color.
Retinue
The attendants accompanying a high-ranking person
The retinue made the prince look all the more rich because they were all wearing many jewels, fancy clothes, and had great confindence.
Suppliant
Asking humbly and earnestly; beseeching
The suppliant student was the teacher’s favorite because he always asked for permission to leave the room, did his homework, and asked good questions.
Tedium
The quality or condition of being boring; boredom
The tedium of the lecture was amazing because none of the students were paying attention and some were even asleep.
Torrid
Parched with the heat of the sun; intensely hot
The summer was extremely torrid because the UV index was always high, the temperature was always triple digits, and many people were passing out with heat stroke.
