701-725 Flashcards
Trowel
A flat-bladed tool used for spreading cement
Dislodge
To force out of a concealed position
Loath
Unwilling, reluctant
Zenith
Maximum; the highest point
Dank
Unpleasantly damp
Dormant
Inactive, but capable of being active
Haggard
Appearing tired and thin, as from anxiety, disease, hunger, etc
Masonry
Stonework or brickwork
Dilettante
One who engages an art with only superficial skill; an amateur
Jocular
Characterized by joking
Antipathy
A feeling of strong repulsion or aversion
Quarry
A hunted bird or animal; prey
Ingenuous
Innocent; naive
Implicate
To incriminate; to show or suggest involvement
Paternal
Relating to or characteristic of father
Aver
To affirm or declare
Liberal
Generous; giving freely
Perennial
Lasting through the years
Levy
To impose or collect, usually taxes
Prevail
To triumph over; to be or become most common
Prowess
Superior skill or ability
Abdicate
To willingly give up the position of king, queen, etc.; to choose not to fulfill a role or duty
Accord
Agreement
Palpable
Capable if being handled, touched, or felt; easily perceived
Spontaneous
Occurring naturally or without forethought