Week 10 Flashcards
(26 cards)
Bequeath
V. To hand off, leave something after your demise
Abstract
Adj. Something theoretical, existing only in thought
Compromise
V. Making an agreement through conceding some ideas
Despot
N. Tyrant, dictator
Emulate
V. Copying behavior in a positive way
Feign
V. To fake, pretend
Gesticulation
N. A lively, animated gesture.
Heresy
N. A belief or theory going against an establish tenet
Incise
V. To cut, lacerate
Jocose
Adj. Playful, happy
Menagerie
N. A collection of animals
Nondescript
Adj. Lacking interesting features, plain
Onslaught
N. A vigorous attack or assault
Opportune
V. Appropriate
Patronize
V. To belittle, talk down to
V. To frequent a store or business, to support
Quaint
V. Cute, old fashioned
Reprimand
V. Scolding and punishing
Sovereign
V. Independent from rule
N. A king, queen, ruler, etc.
Stagnant
Adj. Having no flow
Surfeit
N. Excessive amount of something, abundance
Tedious
Adj. Too long slow or dull
Usurp
V. Seize control
Variant
N. Something that changes, diversity
Virile
Adj. Having strength and energy, only used when describing men