article quiz 7 Flashcards
arable
fit for the growing of crops
elucidate
to make clear esp by explanation
elicit
to draw forth
relict
something left unchanged
verdant
green with grass
illustrious
notably outstanding b/c of dignity
edifice
a large abstract structure
conundrum
an difficult problem
stipulate
to specify as a requirement
pervasive
existing
permeate
to diffuse through
maelstrom
stalwarts
stalwarts
an unwavering partisan; a loyal suppoerter
stymie
to present an obstacle to
recapitulate
to restate principal stages or phrases of
imminent
ready to take place
sequestration
a deposit whereby a neutral depositary agrees to hold property
fungible
being of such a nature that one part may be replaced by another equal part
insatiable
incapable of being satisfied
rampant
marked by menacing wildness
oblivion
the fact of condition of forgetting
mercurial
characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood
gregarious
marked by indicating a liking for companionship
leeward
direction downwind
gamut
an entire range
magisterial
marked by dignified manner
clime
a place with a particular climate
pugnacious
having a quarrelsome nature
macabre
having death as a subject
conduit
a means of transmitting
sepulchral
very dismal or gloomy
vicissitudes
the state of being changeable
idyll
a happy and enjoyable scene
