Chapter 10 Flashcards
contemporary
- a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.
“he was a contemporary of Darwin” - a person of roughly the same age as another.
“my contemporaries at school”
arouse
- evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response).
“something about the man aroused the guard’s suspicions” - awaken (someone) from sleep.
“she had been aroused from deep slumber”
inconspicuous
not clearly visible or attracting attention.
“an inconspicuous red-brick building”
complimentary.
- expressing a compliment; praising or approving.
“Jennie was very complimentary about Kath’s riding” - given or supplied free of charge.
“a complimentary bottle of wine”
rudiment
the first principles of (a subject) / the simplest and most basic facts about a subject or activity
“she taught the girls the rudiments of reading and writing”
airtight
having no weaknesses; unassailable.
“she had an airtight alibi”
erect
put together and set upright (a building, wall, or other structure).
“the guest house was erected in the eighteenth century”
peril.”
serious and immediate danger.
“you could well place us both in peril
erratic
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
“her breathing was erratic”
lopsided
with one side lower or smaller than the other.
“a lopsided grin”
vain.
having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth.
“their flattery made him vain”
foliage:
plant leaves collectively.
“healthy green foliage”
vehemently:
in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling / in a strong passionate and emotional way
“he vehemently denied any suggestion of improper conduct”
nauseating
causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust; disgusting.
“the stench was nauseating”
articulate:
having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
“an articulate account of their experiences”
