5 Jan Flashcards
brute
a savagely violent person or animal.;an animal as opposed to a human being.
neonatal
relating to newborn children (or other mammals).
seem to hold water
(of a statement, theory, or line of reasoning) appear to be valid, sound, or reasonable.
gusto
enjoyment and enthusiasm in doing something.
perusal
the action of reading or examining something.
niche
denoting products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialized section of the population.a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
enfeebled
made weak or feeble.
salvage
rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea.apprehend and execute (a suspected criminal) without trial
emulate
imitate
Iconoclast
a person who does not believe in and is opposed to accepted ideas, traditions, etc
hoodwink
deceive or trick.
auxiliary
a group of volunteers giving supplementary support to an organization or institution.
hound
dog
running with the hounds
Run with the hare and hunt with the hounds definition: to try to support both sides in an argument or conflict , in order to make your own life.
effrontery
insolent or impertinent behaviour. (rude)
charlatan
a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.
fiendish
extremely cruel or unpleasant;extremely awkward or complex.
intractable
hard to control or deal with;(of a person) difficult or stubborn.
incorrigible
(of a person or their behaviour) not able to be changed or reformed.
imputation
a charge or claim that someone has done something undesirable; an accusation.
recriminatory
involving or of the nature of mutual or counter accusations.
denunciatory
Definitions of denunciatory. adjective. containing warning of punishment. synonyms: comminatory, denunciative inculpative, inculpatory. causing blame to be imputed to.
agglomeration
a mass or collection of things; an assemblage.
appeasement
the action of stopping someone being angry; placation.;palliate
climb higher on the totem pole
To climb the totem pole is a metaphor for being on top above everyone below as in the low person on the totem pole
meekly
in a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner.
marauder
a person who marauds; a raider;looter;robber
promiscuous
having or characterized by many transient sexual relationships.
demonstrating or implying an unselective approach; indiscriminate or casual.
adulation
excessive admiration or praise.
perceptible
(especially of a slight movement or change of state) able to be seen or noticed.
predicate
state, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of a proposition.found or base something on.
