Chpt. 4-6 Flashcards
Lurched
Moved or swayed suddenly or unsteadily
Sporadic
Not happening at regular intervals
Punctilious
In a careful manner, paying close attention to etiguette
Proprietor
The owner of a business; a Legal owner
Abstraction
A state in which someone is deep in thought; preoccupation
Benediction
A prayer asking for a blessing
Reproachfully
With disapproval or blame
Scrutinized
Looked over very carefully
Harrowed
Disturbed with great pain
Endured
Put up with; allowed
Defunct
No longer operational; dead
Nebulous
Unclear or indistinct
Laudable
Deserving or praise
Insidious
Slowly and subtly harmful or destructive
Ineffable
Unable to be expressed in words; unspeakable
Ramification
A usually unintended consequence
Contingencies
Events that might occur in the future, especially unexpected problems
Cordial
An alcoholic beverage; a liqueur