ap. lang vocab 1 Flashcards
Stiflingly
in a way that makes you feel unable to breathe, because it is too hot and/or there is no fresh air.
paltry
ridiculously or insultingly small
Dysentery
infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces.
Apothecary
a person who prepared and sold medicine and drugs
Faltering
losing strength or momentum
Incredulous
unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true.
Redolent
Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of
Innocuous
not harmful or offensive
Surreptitious
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
Levee
an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river
Thwart
to prevent something or stop it from happening
Grotesque
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Aficionado
a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.
Chinoiserie
a style in art (as in decoration) reflecting Chinese qualities or motifs also : an object or decoration in this style
Boondoggle
work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value.
Tumult
A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
Perambulator
A baby carriage
Ostentation
pretentious and vulgar display, especially of wealth and luxury, intended to impress or attract notice.
Gumption
shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.
contemptuously
in a scornful way that shows disdain.
Pandemonium
wild and noisy disorder or confusion, uproar
Disfigured
State of having ones expression deeply harmed
Smirched
To make something dirty or to discredit someone.
Palliative
(of a medicine or medical care) relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition
Festooned
Adorn a place with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations.
Edict
An official order given by a person in power Synonyms: Decree, demand, order
Destitution
poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself.
Gytrash
a goblin or spirit which takes the form of a horse, mule, or large dog
