101-125 Flashcards
reprehensible
adj. deserving to be severely criticized
lethargic
adj. dull; sluggish; moving slowly
pulpit
n. a podium used for preaching
edible
adj. able to be eaten
artifact
n. an object produced by human work, esp. one of historical or archaeological interest
quiver
v. to shake; to tremble from fear or cold
languish
v. to lose strength or health; to remain neglected
collaborate
v. to work together, esp. at an intellectual effort
utopia
n. an ideally perfect place
turbid
adj. cloudy, muddy; in a state or turmoil
altruistic
adj. unselfish; benevolent; caring more for others than oneself
delve
v. to look for; to search; to investigate (usually with “into”)
recede
v. to go back; to withdraw
avocation
n. a hobby
patron
n. a sponsor; a supporter; a regular customer