Chapter 9 Flashcards
Auxiliary
Giving assistance or support. Adj. Helper, aid. Noun.
Candid
Frank, sincere, impartial. Adj.
Cubicle
Small room or compartment. Noun.
Drudgery
Work that is hard and tiresome. Noun.
Envoy
Representative or messenger. Noun.
Escalate
Elevate, increase in intensity. Verb.
Expedient
Means to an end. Noun. Useful. Adj.
Feign
Pretend. Verb.
Flair
Natural quality, talent, distinctive style. Noun.
Grievous
Causing sorrow or pain, serious. Adj.
Heterogeneous
Composed of different kinds, diverse. Adj.
Horde
Vast number of people. Noun.
Impel
Force, drive forward. Verb.
Incredulous
Disbelieving, skeptical. Adj.
Inscribe
Write or engrave. Verb.
Monologue
Speech by one actor, long talk by one person. Noun.
Prognosis
Forecast of probable course and outcome of a disease or situation. Noun.
Rasping
With a harsh, grating sound. Adj. A harsh sound. Noun.
Repugnant
Offensive, disagreeable. Adj.
Scuttle
Sink a ship, get rid of something in a decisive way, scurry. Verb. A pail. Noun.
