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
quaint
adj. odd, esp. in an old-fashioned way
propound
v. to suggest for consideration; to propose
insinuate
v. to hint
nocturnal
adj. occurring at night
agrarian
adj. related to farming
eerie
adj. causing inexplicable fear or uneasiness, often because of an apparently supernatural origin
ruthless
adj. having no compassion or pity
ultimatum
n. a final demand or statement of terms
abase
v. to lower in rank or prestige