Chapter 8 Flashcards
Voracious
Very eager for something, especially a lot of food
Treasure trove
A place that is full of something good
Copious
In large amounts, or more than enough
Zest
Enthusiasm, eagerness, energy and interest
Virile
Powerful, strong and energetic
Ignoble
Morally bad and making you feel ashamed
Purge
To get rid of something unwanted, harmful or evil
Strident
(of sounds) loud, unpleasant and rough
Dew
Роса
Placid
Having a calm appearance or characteristics; calm and peaceful
Ethereal
Extremely light and delicate, as if not of this worls
Potency
Strength, influence or effectiveness
Conjugal
Connected with the relationship between married people
Affinity (for/with/between)
- Liking or sympathy for someone or something
- Close similarity between two things
“Close affinities between two…”
Mar
To spoil something, making it less good or less enjoyable
Stag
An adult male deer
Bud
- (N.) Small part of a plant, that develops into a flower or lead
- (V.) To produce buds
Moot
To suggest something for discussion
Raucous
Loud and unpleasant
Mould
- To make a soft substance have a particular shape
- Try to change or influence someone
Dash
To go somewhere quickly
Conviction [C2]
- The fact of officially being found to be guilty of a particular crime
- A strong opinion or belief
Privation
Lack of the basic things that are necessary for an acceptable standard of living
Paltry
- (of money) very small and of little or no value
- Of little quality or value
