ch.4-6 vocab Flashcards
to break up; decompose; decay
disintegrate
periodic random; happening at irregular intervals
sporadic
confusing; disturbing
disconcerting
something justly deserved; taking revenge or correcting a wrong
retribution
eviil, bad, wicked
sinister
placing two or more things side by side to emphasize the link or contract
juxaposition
effective; adequate
effectual
to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit, favor or service
obliged
to examine in detail
scrutinize
no longer in effect or use
defunct
like a demon
demonic
stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion or course of action
obstinate
a mark, trace or visible evidence of something that is no longer presence or in existence
vestige
to adorn or decorate
garnish
disorder, confusion
disarray
lacking in amount, quantit; meagor; not adequate
scanty
far apart; far off; distant
remote
to occur; happen; take place
transpire
deserving praise; praiseworthy
laudible
indescribable; incapable of being expressed
ineffable
to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity
repose
strong and healthy
robust
sluggish; lazy; drowsey
lethargic
an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh (“to pass away”)
euphemism
