Words 11-20 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
A threadlike structure of nucleic acids a protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes
A
Chromosome
2
Q
Rude in a mean spirited and surly way
A
Chrulish
3
Q
The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive
A
Circumlocution
4
Q
Sail all the way around something
A
Circumnavigate
5
Q
Shedding its leaves anually
A
Deciduous
6
Q
Causing harm or damage
A
Deleterious
7
Q
To feel drained of energy or vitality
A
Enervate
8
Q
Give the right to vote
A
Enfranchise
9
Q
The manifest of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi
A
Epiphany
10
Q
Modest or shy because of a lack of self confidence
A
Diffident
