Deck 32 Flashcards
CONTUMACIOUS
stubborn
EMBROIL
involve in hostility or argument
WISPY
flimsy; frail; delicate
CONTUSION
a bruise
BEQUEATH
leave something in one’s will to be given after one’s death
ZANY
crazy; wacky
OBSTREPEROUS
noisy, unruly
ODIOUS
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
OFFICIOUS
Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering
REPROBATE
evil, unprincipled
REPROVE
to scold, rebuke
SALIENT
significant, conspicuous
VICISSITUDE
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
PRUDENT
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
TENTATIVELY
not certain or fixed
FASTIDIOUS
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; meticulous
INEBRIATION
drunkenness; intoxication
MARSHAL
to gather together
PAROCHIAL
narrow-minded; concerned only with local matters
PROLETARIAN
member of the working class
SKIRMISH
minor battle
PARRY
ward off; avoid
APPREHENSIVE
worried; fearful
FITFUL
not continuous; stopping and starting
SMORGASBORD
a large buffet; a table covered in food