Chapter 12 Flashcards
impose
force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.
“the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others”
altercation
a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.
“I had an altercation with the ticket collector”
fret
be constantly or visibly anxious/worry
“she fretted about the cost of groceries”
bode
to be a sign of something good or bad for the future
portent
a sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen.
“many birds are regarded as being portents of death”
calamity
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
“emergency measures may be necessary in order to avert a calamity”
frivolous
not having any serious purpose or value.
“frivolous ribbons and lacy frills”
maddening
extremely annoying.
“she put the coins back with maddening slowness”
trooped
(of a group of people) come or go together or in large numbers.
“the girls trooped in for dinner”
habiliments
clothing
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denoted
be a sign of; indicate.
“this mark denotes purity and quality”
indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
“he was indignant at being the object of suspicion”
contentious
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
“a contentious issue”
haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful.
impedimenta
equipment for an activity or expedition, especially when considered as bulky or an encumbrance.
“she collected her briefcase and other impedimenta”
superintend
be responsible for the management or arrangement of (an activity or organization); oversee.
“he superintended a land reclamation scheme”
melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
“an air of melancholy surrounded him”
denunciation
public criticism of something or someone
austere
severe or strict in manner or attitude.
“he was an austere man, with a rigidly puritanical outlook”
lapses
a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement.
“a lapse of concentration in the second set cost her the match”
tedious.”
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
“a tedious journey”
dawn
become evident to the mind; be perceived or understood.
“the awful truth was beginning to dawn on him”
