#3 Monday April 21 Flashcards
Neophyte
A novice, beginner
Nefarious
Vicious, evil, wicked
Obdurate
Stubborn, unyielding
Ostensible
Apparent, perceived, seeming
Parochial
Of limited scope or outlook, provincial, narrow-minded, close-minded
Parity
Equality
Quell
To crush, to subdue, to control, to suppress
Rococo
Very highly ornamented, very elaborate, decorative
Retrench
To regroup, reorganize
Sagacious
Shrewd, wise, clever
Sanctuary
A haven, a retreat, a shelter
Torrid
Burning hot; passionate, scorching
Tottering
Barely standing, swaying back and fourth about to fall
Vanquish
To conquer, to defeat
Vilify
To slander, to defame, to speak ill/bad of
Vim
Energy, enthusiasm, spirit, zest
Zephyr
Gentle breeze or wind
Wan
Sickly pale, white
Alienated
Distanced, estranged, separated
Abscond
To depart secretly, to run off, to escape
Brigand
Bandit, outlaw, rogue, thief
Breach
Act of breaking, violation
Boon
Blessing, something to be thankful for
Callous
Thick skinned, insensitive, cruel, uncaring