Wow 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Bovine
Adj
In the manner of a cow
Facetious
Adj
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Contrite
Adj
Deeply remorseful for a bad action
Erudite
Adj
Showing great knowledge or learning
Anomaly
Noun
Something that deviates from what is expected or normal
Noxious
Adj
Very harmful
Bilk
Verb
To cheat someone out of money
Replete
Adj
Well-supplied with something
Blasphemy
Noun
Profane talk about holy or sacred things
Absolution
Noun
Formal release from guilt or punishment
Cantankerous
Adj
Argumentative and uncooperative
Deride
Verb
To verbally rip apart
Debacle
Noun
A disaster
Temerity
Noun
Excessive or foolish boldness
Ennui
Noun
Dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom
Abstain
Verb
Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Haughty
Adj
Arrogantly superior
Tenacious
Adj
Not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear
Acquiesce
Verb
Accept something reluctantly, but without protest
Lampoon
Verb
Publicly ridicule