Week 5 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Attribute
V. To give credit to
N. A character trait
Abhor
V. To regard with extreme aversion, strong dislike
Barter
V. To exchange or trade
Cantankerous
Adj. Stubborn, bad temper; describing an old person
Cliché
N. An hackneyed expression
Contentious
Adj. Quarrelsome, hostile
Defile
V. To spoil, pollute, to make foul and dirty
Emaciated
Adj. Abnormally thin, gaunt
Facilitate
V. To provide, create, or assist
Garrulous
Adj. Excessively talking or babbling
Hapless
Adj. Unlucky, unfortunate
Impeach
V. To provide proof of how they broke the law
Inconspicuous
Adj. Not clearly visible, sneaky, subtle
Lethargy
N. Lack of energy or enthusiasm
Malignant
Adj. Harmful, infections
Negligent
Adj. Inattentive, forgetful
Ominous
Adj. Threatening or unfavorable, portending evil or harm
Palpable
Adj. Plainly seen, obvious, able to be felt
Premise
N. A reason or fact that is supporting a conclusion
Subtle
Adj. Difficult to perceive, vague
Tacit
Adj. Implied, quiet, not explicit, understood without being overly expressed
Tenets
N. Principals or beliefs
Unprecedented
Adj. Unique, uncommon, original
Utilitarian
Adj. Being useful rather than beautiful, plain