76-90 Flashcards
mishap:
noun; an unlucky accident
nostalgia:
noun; a sentimental longing or affection for the past
notion:
noun; a conception of or belief about something
obsolete:
adjective; no longer produced or used; out of date
obstruct:
verb; to be or get in the way of; prevent, hinder
omit:
verb; leave out or exclude (someone/something), either internationally or forgetfully
orient:
verb; align or position something relative to a known point/landmark
paradox:
noun; an idea that, despite sound (or apparent sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory
pensive:
adjective; engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thoughts
peril:
noun; serious and immediate danger
perpetual:
adjective; occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted
ponder:
verb; think about something carefully
potent:
adjective; having great power, influence, or effect
precede:
verb; 1.) come before (something) in time, 2.) come before in order or position (preceding)
predate:
verb; exist or occur at a date earlier than something