28 Dec Flashcards
implead
prosecute or take proceedings against.
garrison
a group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it
timorous
showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.
comity
an association of nations for their mutual benefit;courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others.
persona dramatis
Dramatis personae are the main characters in a dramatic work written in a list
contorted
twisted or bent out of the normal shape
odium
general or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions.
anarchic
lawless
verbose
using or expressed in more words than are needed;loquacious; garrulous; voluble
pithy
(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive; succint; concise
perusal
the action of reading or examining something.
proviso
a condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement.
muddle
not arranged in order; untidy;not clear or coherent; confused.
propitious
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable.
vilify
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; defame
ostentatious
characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress.
inordinate
unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.
unreasonable
