Deck 7 Flashcards
indemnify
to insure against or pay for loss or damage
pedantic
emphasizing trivial points of learning
aseptic
germ free
fortitude
firm courage, strength
stanch
to stop or check the flow of, to staunch
prattle
to talk foolishly, chatter
purloin
to steal
comport
to behave in a specified manner in order to fit in
extemporize
to improvise
macerate
to soften by soaking in liquid
impenitent
without regret, shame, or remorse
provident
prudent, economical, having foresight
latency
period of inactivity
stymie
to hinder or obstruct
agrarian
of the land
ramification
consequence
privy
to know secret knowledge
debonair
having an affable manner, carefree, genial
kith
relatives and acquaintances
propagate
to reproduce or multiply
rapacious
greedy
recusant
disobedient
vaunted
boastful
salubrious
promoting good health
serendipity
an apparent aptitude for making fortunate discoveries accidentally