Day 5 Flashcards
latent
(adj.) dormant, sleeping or hidden talent/ability
maverick
(n.) independent thinker, nonconformist
revamp
(v.) to revise, to renovate
monogram
(n.) design composed of one or more initials of a name
irresolute
(adj.) uncertain
indignation
(n.) anger at an injustice
oblivion *
(n.) obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness; 망각
diatribe
(n.) harsh speech
orthography
(n.) correct spelling
engross
(v.) to occupy fully, to absorb
instill
(v.) to teach or impress ideas or principles gradually
pervert
(v.) to corrupt; to turn from right to wrong; misuse
glossy
(adj.) smooth and shining
impersonal
(adj.) not being a person; not showing personal feelings
prosperous
(adj.) successful; rich; affluent
peter
(v.) to ebb, to slowly fade
tautology
(n.) unnecessary repetition
assay
(v.) to analyze to discover what materials are present; to evaluate soil or ore
odometer
(n.) devise to measure distance travelled
hierarchy *
(n.) organization by rank
elusive *
(adj.) difficult to pin down
delirium
(n.) mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement
endoscope
(n.) an instrument which shows internal organs
rehash
(v.) to revamp hurriedly/carelessly
linguistic
(adj.) relating to language
anthology
(n.) a collection of written works
mortar
(n.) vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle
rakish
(adj.) stylish
indict *
(v.) to accuse someone of a crime formally
pulsate
(v.) to beat regularly
sojourn
(n.) temporary stay
(v.) stay for a time
magnascope
(n.) lens used to enlarge pictures
viaduct
(n.) a bridge going over a river or vallye
gist
(n.) main idea
dishearten
(v.) to discourage
reel
(n.) dance
weather
(v.) to pass safely through a storm or difficult period
genteel
(adj.) elegant
score
(n.) number of points; written form of a musical composition; reason; group of 20
wizardry
(adj.) sorcery; magic
edifice
(n.) building of imposing size
grav
(adj.) heavy
quotidian
(adv.) daily
enfranchised
(adj.) given voting rights