2101-2150 Flashcards
feat
an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill
metamorphosis
a major change in the appearance or character of someone or something
salve
to make less painful
nondescript
not easily described; typical and uninteresting
ward off
to avoid being hit by
fabricate
to create or make up in order to trick people
recompense
compensation for loss, injury, etc.
magnate
person of prominence or influence; a person who has great wealth and power in particular business or industry
provisional
tentative; temporary
complacency
self-satisfaction; smugness
reassuring
making someone feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful
abstain
refrain
resilience
the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens
liable
legally responsible for something
delectable
very pleasant to taste or smell; delicious
prodigious
amazing or wonderful; very impressive
subterfuge
deceitful stratagem; trick; pretense
proceeding
a legal action
overriding
more important than anything else
fidget
to move or act in a nervous or restless way