Chapter 4 - V Flashcards
tenaciously
with a firm hold of something; closely.
obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
inadvertently
without intention; accidentally.
doggedly
in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.
sycophant
a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage
idiosyncratic
relating to a peculiarity or individuality.
incomprehensible
not able to be understood; not intelligible.
flabbergast
surprise someone greatly; astonish.
impossible
not able to occur, exist, or be done.
confound
cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by acting against their expectations.
dismaying
causing concern and distress.
enlighten
give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
gauche
lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward.
eccentric
unconventional and slightly strange.
prosperous
successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
affluent
having a great deal of money; wealthy.
uncouth
lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
abridge
shorten a piece of writing without losing the sense.
moderate
make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.
amalgamate
combine or unite to form one organization or structure.
undermine
erode the base or foundation of a rock formation.
galvanize
shock or excite someone into taking action.
temper
a person’s state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.
deify
worship, regard, or treat someone or something as a god.
depict
show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
denigrate
criticize unfairly; disparage.
mirror
show a reflection of.
defame
damage the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.
distort
pull or twist out of shape.
