5 Flashcards
Idolatry
(N) excessive or blind adoration, reverence, devotion, etc
Magnanimous
(Adj) generous in forgiving an insult or injury; high minded, noble
Perverse
(Adj) corrupt, improper, incorrect; obstinate in opposing what is right
Formidable
(Adj) something awesome, great. Causing fear, dread, or apprehension; tending to inspire awe or wonder
Tedium
(N) the quality or state of being tedious; boredom
Malaise
(N) an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health; a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being
Inordinate
(Adj) disorderly, unregulated; exceeding reasonable limits
Guileless
(Adj) innocent, naive
Capricious
(Adj) impulsive, unpredictable
Overt
(Adj) clear, open to view, manifest
Proprietary
(Adj) pertaining to property or ownership
Veneer
(Adj) superficially valuable or pleasing appearance
(N) a superficially pleasing appearance
Begrudge
(V) to envy or resent the pleasure of good fortune of someone; to be reluctant to give, grant, or allow
Effusive
(Adj) unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve; pouring out, overflowing
Grievous
(Adj) causing grief or great sorrow