4 Flashcards
abstain
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
approbation
approval or praise
cherish
protect and care for (someone) lovingly
corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
disparate
essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison
emulate
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
enervate
cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time
fervid
intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree
garrulous
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
incendiary
(of a device or attack) designed to cause fires
inimical
tending to obstruct or harm
intimate
closely acquainted; familiar, close
invigorate
give strength or energy to
mitigate
make less severe, serious, or painful