Chapter 31-40 Flashcards
Importunate
Persistent, especially to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Indiscreet
Having, showing or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain secret or private
Perspicacious
Having a ready insight into and understanding of things
Prudent
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Cranium
The skull especially the part enclosing the brain
Tincture
Being tinged flavored or imbued with a slight amount of
Elixir
A magical or medical potion
Tremulousness
Characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
Alembics
Anything that transforms, purifies, or refines
Antispasmodic
(Drug) used to relieve spasm of involuntary muscle
Brucine
A highly toxic alkaloid
Deportment
A persons behavior or manner
Efficacious
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective
Feigned
Simulated or pretended; insincere
Lymphatic
Pale, flabby, or sluggish