376-400 Flashcards
Headstrong
Determined to have one’s own way; stubbornly willful
Euphony
Pleasing sound, esp. Of words
Vortex
A flow of fluid around an axis, like a whirlpool
Aviary
A large enclosure for keeping birds
Incipient
Beginning to appear or be noticed
Medley
A mixture; an arrangement of songs performed together
Amenity
Pleasantness; something increasing comfort
Acrid
Harsh; sarcastic; bitter to the taste
Infatuated
Experiencing an unreasonable passion or attraction
Parched
Very thirsty; dried up because of the heat
Affluence
Wealth
Spat
A small argument or dispute
Reminisce
To recall the past, esp. Fondly
Keen
Having sharp edge; perceptive
Verbatin
Word for word
Pompous
Characterized by excessive self-importance or exaggerated dignity
Pithy
Relating to the central part of something
Methodical
Done in an orderly, systematic way
Obfuscate
To make difficult to understand; to make indistinct
Desist
To cease; stop
Penchant
A strong liking
Fastidious
Showing or acting with careful attention to detail; not easy to please; very critical or discriminating
Malaise
A vague feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness
Sporadic
Occurring irregularly
Concave
Hollowed out; curved inward