705: Day 10 Flashcards
Plebiscit
A vote by which the people of a country or region express their opinion for or against an important proposal
Fawn
To try to get the approval of an important or powerful person by giving that person praise, special attention, etc
Musty
Having a bad smell because of wetness, old age, or lack of fresh air
Nib
The pointed metal tip of a pen
Hierarchy
A group that controls an organization and is divided into different levels
Novelty
The quality or state of being new, different, interesting
Offal
The organs of an animal that are used for food
Jaundiced
Having a disease that causes your skin to turn yellow
Gratuity
an amount of money given to a person who has performed a service;tip
Sardonic
Showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something
Maelstrom
A situation in which there are a lot of confused activities, emotions
Supposition
An idea or theory that you believe is true even though you do not have proof
Ashen
Having a pale light gray color because of sickness, fear, etc
Pejorative
Insulting to someone or something
Juxtapose
To place together in order
Maim
To injure very badly by violence
Obtrusive
Tending to bother people by appearing where you are not welcome or invited
Monolithic
Like a large stone; huge or immoveable
Mete
To give to the people who you decide should get it
Precedent
Similar action or vent that happened at an earlier time; something done or said that can be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future
Residue
A usually small amount of something that remains after a process has been completed or a thing has been removed
Servile
Very obedient and trying too hard to please someone
Venue
The place where an event takes place
Grueling
Very difficult