Week 6 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Abide
V. To remain, stay, to continue
Aberrations
N. Something unusual, not normal
Amenable
Adj. Willing, agreeable, cooperative
Appalling
Adj. Horrid, dismayed
Asinine
Adj. Foolish
Assuage
V. To lesson or ease, sooth
Caricature
N. A cartoon, exaggerated picture; a hyperbolic representation of someone
Cognizant
Adj. Knowingly aware
Continuity
N. A continuation, flow, a series
Defraud
V. To deprive of money, rights, property, due to fraud
Diffuse
V. Minimize, calm
Edification
N. Gaining of knowledge or skill
Embellish
V. Make better, beautify, add to it, enhance
Facility
N. A structure built or used for a particular purpose
Grotesque
Adj. Unusual, bizarre in shape and form
Havoc
N. Chaos
Juxtaposition
N. The putting together to compare similarities or differences
Liability
N. A cause of risk
Manipulate
V. Control
Nemesis
N. An arch-enemy; also goddess of divine retribution
Obstreperous
Adj. Unruly, out of control
Omnipotent
Adj. Almighty or powerful
Paroxysm
N. Any sudden, violent outburst
Provocation
N. Something that provokes