2-2 Flashcards
peak; highest point
acme
reference to; a casual mention
allusion
opposite or contrasting thought or idea
antithesis
something soothing to the mind, and comforting
balm
a gap; a violation; to break
breach
cautions; careful
circumspect
touching at an edge or boundary
contiguous
inactive; not functioning; lifeless
defunct
small; miniature
diminutive
to improve or expand by adding ornament or detail
embellish
agreeable word or phrase used in place of a harsh or distasteful one
euphemism
faithfulness; accuracy; integrity
fidelity
gray or partly gray
grizzled
about to happen; on the verge of taking place; nearing
imminent
to imprison; to lock up in a jail
incarcerate
lacking sense or meaning; silly; foolish
inane
withdrawn into oneself; self-absorbed; secretive
introverted
an inheritance; a gift made by a last will; something left behind
legacy
feeling of physical or mental uneasiness or weakness
malaise
gloomy; sad
morose
