76-100 Flashcards
dismantle
v. to take apart
integrate
v. to form into a unified whole
mendacious
adj. lying; false, esp. habitually
blasphemy
n. an act that shows contempt for God or religious matters
elude
v. to escape from, as by daring or skill; to escape the understanding of
redoubtable
adj. fearsome; formidable
sweltering
adj. oppressively hot and humid
detest
v. to hate
palatable
adj. pleasant or acceptable to the taste
gala
adj. characterized by festivity
n. a festive occasion, esp. a lavish social event
quarters
n. a place of residence, esp. for military personnel; an assigned station or place, as for officers and crew on a warship
eccentric
adj. unconventional; odd
stigma
n. a sign of disgrace; a mark that lowers a reputation
immerse
v. to cover completely in a liquid; to engage wholly
inception
n. commencement; beginning; origin