10/4 voacb Flashcards
inevitable
not to be avoided; sure to happen
incandescent
heated to high temp that it gives out light; white hot; shining brightly
dubious
filled with or being in doubt
furtive
done quickly and with stealth to avoid being noticed
reciprocally
in return
rejuvenate
make young or vigorous again
lethargy
drowsy; dullness
impotent
not having power; helpless
waned
lose size; become smaller gradually
implicit
meant but not clearly expressed or stated
ignoble
without honor; disgraceful
plaintive
expressive or sorrowful; mournful
zenith
point in the heavens directly overhead
cajoled
persuade by pleasant words; flattery
incantation
a series of words said as a magic spell or charm
intercession
the action of intervening on behalf of another
vespers
a service of evening prayer in other churches
jardiniere
an ornamental pot or stand for the display of growing plants
obstinate
refusing to change ones opinion or course of action
cavorted
jump or dance around excitedly
