13/14 Flashcards
V. To commit sacrilege, treat something sacred irreverently; to contaminate, pollute
Desecrate
Adj. Trifling, unimportant, no consequence
Inconsequential
V. To prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate
Concoct
V. To confuse; to disturb the composure of
Disconcert
Adj. Pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse
Cadaverous
Adj. Grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affection or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated
Grandiose
V. To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate
Debase
Adj. Performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good
Beneficent
Adj. Coarse, unfeeling; stupid
Crass
V. To cease doing something, forbear
Desist
Adj. Severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor
Austere
N. A breaking of law or obligation
Infraction
Adj. Inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent
Redoubtable
V. To rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; n. The act of looting; booty
Pillage
Adj. Open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected
Vulnerable
N. A fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
Stipend
V. To talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion
Prate
N. The act of restoring someone/something to the rightful owner or to a former state of position; making good for loss or damage
Restitution
Adj. Very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety
Punctilious
Adj. Strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; N. A brave, strong person; strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position
Stalwart
V. To find fault with, scold, rebuke
Reprove
V. To make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity
Mitigate
