Book) Barbarians at the Gate III Flashcards
prance
(of a horse) move with high springy steps.
“the pony was prancing around the
sicced
past tense of sick
informal
set someone to pursue, keep watch on, or accompany (another).
“who sicked those two on to us?”
notorious
famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
“Los Angeles is notorious for its smog”
bloat
make or become swollen with fluid or gas.
“the fungus has bloated their abdomens”
protege
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
“Ruskin submitted his protégé’s name for election”
renegade
a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
“an agent who later turns out to be a renegade”
assunder
apart.
“those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder”
consummate
make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.
“his first wife refused to consummate their marriage”
venerable
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
“a venerable statesman”
flair
a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well.
“she had a flair for languages”
acolyte
an assistant or follower.
“she runs the department through a small group of acolytes”
mien
a person’s appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
“he has a cautious, academic mien”
beckon
make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow.
“Miranda beckoned to Adam”
indulge
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
“we indulged in a cream tea”
proclivity
a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.
“a proclivity for hard work”
