Deck 16 and 17 Flashcards
demur
pure
v. to refuse, say no
craven
raven
adj. cowardly
dulcet
dull set
adj. sweet sound, pleasing to the ear
histrionic
history
adj. overly dramatic; theatrical
gird
herd
v. to encircle
fickle
pickle
adj. changing you mind a lot
wrest
wrist
v. to yank
unbridle
bridle
adj. wild; unrestrained
sonorous
snorers
adj. deep, rich sound
scrutinize
screw eyes
v. to look very carefully; to examine
rudimentary
rude elementary
adj. basic; undeveloped
truculent
truck you lent
adj. eager to fight
assuage
massage
v. to soothe
cubism
cubes
n. art form that uses cudes
chide
lied
v. to scold or to yell at
divine
vine
v. ton foretell; guess
elfin
elephant
adj. small and fairy-like; elf
exhaustive
exhaust steve
adj. completely thorough
guise
disguise
n. appearance
inclusive
in clues if
adj. include everything
incongruous
in congress
adj. not fitting
laudable
applaudable
adj. applaudable
riveted
rivet
adj. holds attention
supplant
plant
v. to replace