week 16 Flashcards
(25 cards)
indigenous
native, naturally existing
gregarious
sociable, friendly, outgoing
habitat
natural environment
cursory
hasty, not thorough
interloper
an unauthorized presence
endemic
native and exclusive
prolific
producing abundantly
bulwark
protection
sedentary
largely inactive, accustomed to sitting
frugal
thrifty, good with money
antithesis
exact opposite
altruistic
unselfish, thinks to help others
embellish
adorn, touch up, more than what it was
cache
secret hiding place, or the stuff in it
cachet
influence, pull, reputation
coterie
small group having something in common
cupidity
greed
virtue
noble quality, kindness, forgiveness
virtuous
possessing virtues
virtuoso
person with great technical skill
virtuosity
great technical skill
temerity
foolish boldness
amorous
full of love
progeny
descendants, children