Vocabulary List 10 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Inclement
Unpleasantly cold or wet
Peruse
Examine carefully or at length
Premonition
A strong feeling something is about to happen, mostly unpleasant
Desist
Cease; abstain
Recoil
Suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, or disgust
Pertinent
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter
Mastiff
A dog of a large, strong breed
Obsess
To be preoccupied with or constantly worrying about something
Doleful
Expressing sorrow; mournful
Wan
Pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion
Histrionics
Exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention
Elusive
Difficult to find, catch, or acheive
Frustrate
Prevent from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled
Symptomatic
Serving as a symptom or sign, of something undesirable
Interject
Say something abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption
Inert
Lacking the ability or strength to move
Salient
Most noticeable or important
Imminent
About to happen
Squeamish
Easily made to fell sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by images of blood
Engrossed
Having one’s attention or interest absorbed by someone or something