Deck 13 Flashcards
consecrate (v)
/ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/
- Make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious purpose
Ordain (someone) to a sacred office, typically that of bishop
Devote (something) exclusively to a particular purpose
egress
/ˈiːɡrɛs/
- (n) The action of going out of or leaving a place
A way out - (v) Go out of or leave (a place)
gratis
/ˈɡratɪs/
- (adv) Without charge; free
2. (adj) Given or done for nothing; free
itinerant
/ɪˈtɪn(ə)r(ə)nt/
- (adj) Travelling from place to place
2. (n) A person who travels from place to place
negate (v)
/nɪˈɡeɪt/
- Make ineffective; nullify
2. Deny the existence of
pervasive (adj)
/pəˈveɪsɪv/
(Especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people
recapitulate (v)
/ˌriːkəˈpɪtjʊleɪt/
Summarize and state again the main points of
succinct (adj)
/səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/
(Especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed
waylay (v)
/weɪˈleɪ/
Stop or interrupt (someone) and detain them in conversation or trouble them in some other way
belie (v)
/bɪˈlʌɪ/
- (Of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something)
- Fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation)
consensus (n)
/kənˈsɛnsəs/
A general agreement
eloquent (adj)
/ˈɛləkwənt/
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Clearly expressing or indicating something
gratuitous (adj)
/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/
- Done without good reason; uncalled for
2. Given or done free of charge
jaded (adj)
/ˈdʒeɪdɪd/
Bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something
negligence (n)
/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒ(ə)ns/
Failure to take proper care over something
