2-6 Flashcards
to increase or enlarge; to become greater in size
augment
clearly visible; remarkable
conspicuous
injured; spoiled; damaged; disfigured
marred
to praise highly
extol
one who rises in revolt
insurgent
very heavy; bulky; labored and dull or tiresome
ponderous
a temporary cessation or postponement, usually of something disagreeable; interval of rest
respite
observed or done according to ritual or tradition; formal; serious or earnest; arousing feelings of awe; very impressive
solemn
a trembling; apprehension; a state of alarm and dread
trepidation
greedy
voracious
stern in manner or appearance; strict in morals
austere
abundant
copious
in a state of mental conflict and confusion; distracted
distraught
lacking in self-control
intemperate
practical; opinionated; concerned with actual practice rather than with theory or speculation
pragmatic
carelessness; lack of interest or concern
nonchalance
not clear or distinct; hidden; remote; not well known
obscure
very careful, diligent
painstaking
to waste away
atrophy
nature; tendency
disposition
