10/23 Flashcards
1
Q
laconic
A
brief, using few words.
Ic- describing.
adjective
2
Q
harrowing
A
extremely distressed; disturbing or frightening.
adjective
3
Q
aptitude
A
capacity for learning; natural ability.
noun
4
Q
endure
A
to carry on through despite hardships; to put up with.
endured- verb
enduring- adjective
5
Q
chronic
A
continuing for a long time; continuous.
adjective
6
Q
giddy
A
a light-headed sensation; dizzy, frivolous
adjective
7
Q
irascible
A
easily angered, irritable.
adjective
8
Q
cower
A
cringe from fear; to shrink away.
cowering- adjective
cowered- verb
9
Q
gossamer
A
delicate floating cobwebs; a sheer gauzy fabric; something delicate, light, flimsy
10
Q
queue
A
to form or to wait in line