326-350 Flashcards
Eon
A long period of time
Obdurate
Not easily moved to pity or sympathy
Deplore
To feel or express strong disapproval of
Larder
A place where food is stored
Remnant
A small amount left over after the rest has been used; a surviving trace
Novel
Strikingly new
Indigent
Poor; needy; destitute
Abeyance
A suspension of activity
Gripe
To complain constantly or naggingly
Mirth
A gladness esp when expressed as laughter
Mausoleum
A huge tomb
Forlorn
Appearing sad because abandoned; in pitiful condition; almost hope
Tout
To solicit customers; to praise or recommend highly
Rhapsody
A state of great happiness; such a state expressed in speech or writing
Adjourn
To suspend until a later, stated time
Impassive
Not feeling emotion; not showing emotion
Accrue
To come as a gain; to increase
Martyr
One who chooses to die rather than to give up religious beliefs, or who suffers greatly to further a cause
Byline
A line at the head of a newspaper article carrying the author’s name
Haggle
To argue, as over terms or price
Frugal
Careful in spending money or resources
Caste
A rigid and hereditary social class
Timid
Easily frightened; lacking self-confidence
Invigorate
To give strength and energy to
Harbor
To give shelter; to entertain or nourish