Ch.1-20 Flashcards
Rivet
A metal pin passing between two or more holes to hold them together
Vicarious
Felt enjoyed through imagines participation of others
Bilthe
Carefree without thought or regard
Vestry
A room in a building attached to a church
Contumacious
Stubbornly perverse ot rebellious
Aboharrence
A feeling of extreme repugnance or aversion
Cravat
A short wide piece of cloth wore by men around the neck
Jovial
Full of happiness and joy
Sleet
Frozen or partly frozen rain
Gallat
Young man of fashion
Parley
A conference between opposing sides in dispute
Interposition
The act of sovereignty between its citizens and federal government
Pilfer
To steal specially in small quantities
Purblind
Slow or unable to understand
Erudition
Impressive knowledge that is learned by studying
Perspicuity
Having or showing an ability to understand difficult ideas and situations, to make good decisions
Concilitory
Intended or likely to placate or pacify
Callous
Not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people
Ablution
A cleansing would specially a really religious
Farinaceous
Made or consisting of flour or meal as food
Affinity
Natural liking, attraction for a person or thing
Aversion
Someone or something that arouses strong feelings or dislikes
Gomandize
To eat gluttonously or ravenously
Propound
To suggest an idea to a person or group of people to consider