39 Flashcards
Blithe
Showing indifference considered to be callous or improper
Joyful or cheerful
Apocalyptic
Resembling the end of the world
Saccharine
Excessively sweet or sentimental
Faddish
An intense enthusiasm
Scurvy
Worthless or contemptible
Scintillating
Brilliantly skillful and clever
Shining bright
Murderous
Intending murder
Slouch
Lazy posture or movement
Infamy
Infamous
Sap
Gradually weaken or destroy
Drain
Shyster
A person who uses unscrupulous fraudulent or deceptive methods in business
Furtive
Attempting to avoid notice or attention
Lurk
To remain hidden so as to wait for ambush
Dally
Act or move slowly
Tarry
Stay longer than needed
Skulk
Keep out of sight
Furtive
Move stealthy
Appellation
A name or title
Sobriquet
A persons nickname
Indignant
Showing anger or annoyance
Impromptu
Done without being planned
Extemporaneous
Spoken or done without preparation
Lubricious
Offensively displaying sexual desire
Forwent
Omit or decline
Jeopardize
Put into a situation whereby there is harm, loss or failure