706: Day 12 Flashcards
Leeway
Freedom to do something the way you want to do it
Ruthless
Having no pity
Heinous
Very bad or evil
Craven
Having or showing a complete lack of courage
Mercurial
Changing moods quickly and often- happy to upset
Scanty
Very small in size or amount
Protrude
To stick out
Sodden
Very Heavy and wet
Gregarious
Enjoying the company of other people; living in groups
Peregrination
Travel; on foot
Cajole
To persuade someone by making promises
Rout
A game or contest in which the winners easily defeats the loser by a large amount
Ominous
Suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future
Opprobrium
Very strong disapproval or criticism
Infernal
Relating to hell
Erratic
Acting in ways that are not expected or usual
Humane
Kind or gentle to people
Novice
A person who has just started learning or doing something
Baleful
Threatening harm or evil
Awe
A strong feeling of fear or respect and also wonder
Wax
To appear to become larger or more full
Rebate
An amount of money that is paid back to you because you have paid too much
Affinity
A feeling of closeness and understanding that someone has for another person because of their similar qualities, ideas, or interests
Bevy
A large group of people or things