Words For Final Flashcards
(38 cards)
Extraneous
Inessential; not constituting a vital part
An EXTRA
Divulge
To tell; to reveal (as a secret)
Insipid
Lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating
Castigate
To criticize or punish severely
Emaciated
Extremely thin; wasted away
Ignominy
Public shame, disgrace or dishonor
Motely
Made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors
Mercenary
A professional soldier hired by a foreign army
Jingoism
Extreme, chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring an aggressive, warlike policy
Opus
A creative work, especially a numbered composition
Connoisseur
An expert in matters of culture, food or wine
Dilettante
One who merely dabbles in the arts or science
Enigma
A mystery, something seemingly inexplicable
Officious
Excessively eager to deliver unasked for or unwanted help
Intrepid
Without fear, brave
Abhor
To detest,to hate strongly
Collaborate
To work with another towards a goal
Frowzy
Unkempt
Impound
To confine; to retain in legal custody
Harry
To annoy or harass
Inscrutable
Not easily understood, hard to fathom
Avid
Enthusiastic, extremely interested
Dolorous
Exhibiting sorrow or pain
Ominous
Threatening, foreboding evil