2/14 Flashcards
1
Q
Swelter
A
To suffer oppressive heat
2
Q
Profess
A
To declare openly; announce
3
Q
Bode
A
To be an omen of
4
Q
Exploits
A
To make use of selfishly or unethically
5
Q
Tyranny
A
Arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; abuse of authority
6
Q
Sundry
A
Various or diverse
7
Q
Avaricious
A
Greedy; Desiring to possess more of something than one already had
8
Q
Voluptuous
A
Giving pleasure to the senses
A voluptuous figure
9
Q
Intemperance
A
Excessive indulgence of appetite or passion
10
Q
Fortitude
A
Mental and emotional strength
11
Q
Bounty
A
A reward;
Or: a lot of
A bounty of fruit
12
Q
Perseverance
A
Persistence in purpose or action despite difficulties
13
Q
Confound
A
To confuse or amaze
14
Q
Blasphemy
A
Unreligious speech or action regarding God
15
Q
Over-credulous
A
Willing to believe too easily
