Ch.1-10 Flashcards
Unsullied
Adj; spotlessly clean and fresh;of reputation
Meandered
Verb; wander aimless or casually without urgent destination
Permafrost
Noun; ground that is permanently frozen
Enigmatic
Adj; resembling an Oracle in obscurity of thought; not clear to the understanding
Flamboyant
Adj; marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
Estranged
Adj; caused to be unloved, separated from family members or friends
Unencumbered
Adj; not burdened with cares or responsibilities
Incendiary
Adj; arousing to action or rebellion
Penchant
Noun; a strong liking
Indolently
Adv; disinclined to exert oneself habitually lazy
Emasculated
Adj; make (a person, idea, or piece of legislation) weaker or less effective
Intermittent
Adj; stopping and starting at irregular or regular intervals
Contrived
Adj; showing effects of planning on manipulation, artificially formal
Hubris
Noun; overbearing pride or presumption, the downfall of a hero or main character
Humility
Noun; a disposition to be humble, a lack of false pride, a humble feeling