20 c Flashcards
appellation
a name or title
cache
a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
“a hidden cache”
debris
the remains of something broken down or destroyed
edifice
a large, imposing building
“the edifice stood as a monolith in the barren ladscape”
exonerate
release someone from (a duty or obligation).
foist
impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on.
“to foist your opinions on someone.”
inundate
flood (overwhelm)
“the mailbox was inundated with mail”
proffer
hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance.
(present + offer)
“to proffer an opinion.”
altruistic
unselfish, concern for the well-being of others
“his alturistic actions inspired us all”
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
(impulsive and unpredictable)
“he is capricious when sick, so be mindful”
culpable
deserving blame.
(similar to culprit)
“The evidence made him culpable for the crime.”
disparate
essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.
“tow disparate culutres”
fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
“he is fastidous about decorating, everything needs to be perfect”
intrepid
fearless; adventurous
“a team of intrepid explorers”
lithe
thin, supple, and graceful.
“the lithe, athletic body of a ballet dancer”
