DAY 32 Flashcards
abstruse
difficult to comprehend or understand
auxiliary
supplementary or additional, often in support
caricature
exaggerate features for comedic or satirical effect
depravity
the state or condition of being depraved or morally corrupted
dilettante
a person with an amateur interest in the arts or a particular field
effrontery
insolent or bold behavior
encroach
intrude or trespass, especially on another’s territory or rights
endow
enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality
entreat
ask earnestly or anxiously; beg
gregarious
sociable and enjoying the company of others
indictment
an official formal accusation for a criminal offence
indignant
feeling or expressing strong displeasure at something unjust or offensive
ineluctable
inescapable or inevitable
inquisitive
curious or eager to acquire knowledge
latitude
scope to do something; relative freedom from restrictions
levity
humor or lightness, especially when inappropriate
malevolent
showing ill will or wishing harm to others
mediate
intervene between parties to bring about a resolution
occlude
block or stop up; cover
pacify
bring peace to or calm someone down
paragon
a model of excellence or perfection
patronize
treat with an apparent kindness that is condescending; be a regular customer of a store or other establishment
penurious
extremely poor or stingy
piquant
stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming
rampant
unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner
remote
not likely to happen
reprobate
a person who is immoral or who lacks principles
turbid
(of water) muddy or opaque due to suspended particles; unclear; confused; obscure
turgid
swollen or bloated; overly complex and difficult to understand
vacuous
lacking intelligence or thought
