Bi-week 4: May 15-28 Flashcards
Superlative (adj)
of the highest quality or degree
Serendipitous (adj)
occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way
Attenuate (v)
reduce the force, effect, or value of
Amenable (adj)
open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Portent (n)
a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen
Squalid (adj)
foul and repulsive, as from lack of care or cleanliness
Calumniate (v)
to make false and malicious statements about; slander
Pontiff (n)
the pope
Petard (n)
a small box filled with powder used to blow down doors
Lien (n)
(law) a right to keep the property of another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged
Caliphate (n)
the rule or reign of a caliph or chief Muslim ruler
Acrimonious (adj)
(typically of a speech or debate) angry and bitter
Mensch (n)
a person of integrity and honor
Vindicate (v)
to clear someone of blame or suspicion
Furlough (n)
a leave of absence, especially one granted to someone in the armed forces