#9 Flashcards
1
Q
gossamer
A
Thin, sheer fabric; light + delicate
2
Q
ignominious
A
Deserving or causing shame or disgrace
3
Q
incur
A
To bring something undesirable upon oneself, such as debt
4
Q
magnate
A
An important (often wealthy) person in business or industry
5
Q
misnomer
A
A name that doesn’t fit
6
Q
onerous
A
Burdensome; oppressive
7
Q
quixotic
A
Idealistic but impractical
8
Q
tenacious
A
Persistent
9
Q
zephyr
A
Light, gentle breeze
10
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flotilla
A
Fleet of boats or ships
