21 Flashcards
abject
(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree; (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing
amicable
(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor
animosity
strong hostility
aver
state or assert to be the case
barrage
bombard (someone) with something
cathartic
providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis
decipher
convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language
delusion
a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, occurring especially in mental conditions
dispense
distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people
eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something
enthrall
capture the fascinated attention of
eradicate
destroy completely; put an end to
fledgling
a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped
fortitude
courage in pain or adversity
fortuitous
happening by accident or chance rather than design; happening by a lucky chance; fortunate
goad
provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction
imminent
about to happen
incontrovertible
not able to be denied or disputed
itinerant
traveling from place to place
magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person
meritorious
deserving reward or praise
mutiny
refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority
paradoxical
seemingly absurd or self-contradictory
perseverance
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success