41-60 Vocab Flashcards
Covert
Adjective
Not openly acknowledged or displayed
-done secretly
-made, shown, or done in a way that is not easily seen it noticed: secret or hidden
Façade
Noun
- the front of a building
- an outward appearance ( mask) that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality
Elaborate
Adjective
Detailed, complicated, and having many parts
Verb
To go into detail to define more clearly or precisely
Diverse
adjective
Different from each other, containing a great deal of variety
Enigma
Noun
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Ephemeral
Adjective
Lasting a very short time
Amass
Verb
To gather or collect (something valuable, such as money) especially for yourself over a period of time
Conspicuous
Adjective
Standing out so as to be clearly visible or seen
Contempt
Noun
A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless, deserving scorn or no respect
(Think of court or judge)
Distort
Verb
To pull or twist out of shape
To change something in a way that is usually not attractive or pleasing
Flagrant
Adjective
Very bad
So bad is can’t be ignored
( of something considered to be wrong or immoral! Conspicuously or obviously offensive
Flout
Verb
To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention without hiding what you are doing it showing fear or shame
Inclement
Adjective
Severe, rough, or harsh
Unpleasantly cold or wet weather
Meander
Noun
- a winding path or course
- to wander randomly
Fictitious
Adjective
Not true or real
False, make up, or imaginary