Deck 9 Flashcards
edifice (n)
/ˈɛdɪfɪs/
- A large, imposing building
2. A complex system of beliefs
germane (adj)
/dʒəːˈmeɪn/
Relevant to a subject under consideration
ire (n)
/ˈʌɪə/
Anger
munificent (adj)
/mjʊˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt/
Characterized by or displaying great generosity
perpetuity (n)
/pəːpɪˈtjʃuːɪti/
- The state or quality of lasting forever
2. A bond or other security with no fixed maturity date
stupefy (v)
/ˈstjuːpɪfʌɪ/
Make (someone) unable to think or feel properly
Astonish and shock
voluminous (adj)
/vəˈljuːmɪnəs/
- (Of clothes) very loose or full; having much fabric
(Of a piece of furniture) large and accommodating - (Of writing) very lengthy and detailed
(Of a writer) producing many books
conflagration (n)
/ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃ(ə)n/
An extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property
efface (v)
/ɪˈfeɪs/
- Erase (a mark) from a surface
Cause (a memory or emotion) to disappear completely - (efface oneself) Make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous
germinal (adj)
/ˈdʒəːmɪn(ə)l/
Relating to or of the nature of a germ cell or embryo
In the earliest stage of development
Providing material for future development
irksome (adj)
/ˈəːks(ə)m/
Irritating; annoying
mutinous (adj)
/ˈmjuːtɪnəs/
(Of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority
Wilful or disobedient
personable (adj)
/ˈpəːs(ə)nəb(ə)l/
(Of a person) having a pleasant appearance and manner
ratify (v)
/ˈratɪfʌɪ/
Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid
subpoena
/səˈpiːnə/
- (n) A writ ordering a person to attend a court
- (v) Summon (someone) with a subpoena
Require (a document or other evidence) to be submitted to a court of law
