Collection 3 Flashcards
(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.
in·del·i·ble
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
ponder
in a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered.
ir·rev·o·ca·bly
a person who uses clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; a sophist.
a person who resolves moral problems by the application of theoretical rules to particular instance
casuist
the action of driving or pushing forward.
pro·pul·sion
causing intense disgust; disgusting.
revolting
twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
contorted
say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
Retort
compress (a soft material) into a lump or mass.
wad
solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling.
congeal
hesitating or doubting.
du·bi·ous
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust.
repulsion
angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.
strife
make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate.
sti·fle
in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
decorous