Chapters 6-9 Flashcards
Of momentous or ominous significance
Portentous
Not restrained by moral or ethical principles
Unscrupulously
Deserving or worthy of high praise
Laudable
A deliberately offensive act or word or display of disrespect
Affront
Incapable of being expressed
Ineffable
A suddenly thought, idea, or desire
Whim
Whiteout any clear shape, form, or distinct structure
Amorphous
Showing gloomy irritation or ill humor
Sullen
Concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
Aesthetic
Defiantly Aggresive
Truculent
A feeling of deep and bitter anger and I’ll-will
Rancor
To yield to or give satisfaction to or gratify
Pander
Excessively forward; taking liberties and doing something too boldly
Presumptuous
Something that is discarded as worthless or useless
Refuse
To avoid or escape by speed or cleverness
Elude
To give evidence for; to confirm, substantiate, or strengthen by backing someone story
Corroborate
Warmly and pleasantly cheerful
Genial
Excessively or pointlessly talkative
Garrulous
Attractive or enticing but harmful; intended to entrap
Insidious
Noble and generous in spirit; generous in forgiving an insult or injury
Magnanimous
Not thick or dense; thin
Sparse
An inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Euphemism
Corresponding in amount, size, and degree
Commensurate
To think or infer without certain or strong evidence
Surmise