151-175 Flashcards
A poisonous atmosphere, sickening air or something like it
Miasma
Abstract or related to philosophical discussions about reality, truth, and being ect
Metaphysical
Cultural and social surroundings, environment
Milieu
An employee, a hireling, or subordinate
Minion
Joyfulness or merriment, especially when characterized by laughter
Mirth
A small amount, a bit
Modicum
An authorized suspension or stopping of some specific activity
Moratorium
Actions, behaviors, manners, that are socially accepted without question
Mores
A small speck, usually of dust or dirt
A fragment
Mote
Excessively neat and fashionable
Natty
To confuse or to puzzle
Nonplus
A medicine of questionable value
Nostrum
Harmful, upsetting or causing damage
Noxious
Something that causes confusion, unclear
Obfuscation
Noisy, unruly, or hard to control
Obstreperous
To look at with great attention, often in a sexual way
Ogle
A musical composition or literary work
Opus
Clearly evident or obvious
Overt
Unusually pale, weak, or lacking intensity or spirit
Pallid
Having a lot of style and flair
Panache
To give satisfaction to someone, often in order to gain something yourself
Pander
An example of excellence, a positive role model
Paragon
Someone who is cast out of a group or someone who is hated and avoided
Pariah
Severe poverty
Penury