Deriv 6 Flashcards
Derelict
abandoned and in poor condition, often referring to property or places
Dereliction
a failure to fulfill one’s responsibilities or obligations
In flagrante delicto
to get caught redhanded, doing sex
relic
an object surviving from an earlier time often with historical, cultural, or religious significance
abscond
to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically avoid detection or arrest
Ensconce
to settle oneself comfortably or securely in a place
semblance
the outward appearance or form of something, especially when the reality is different
dissemble
to conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs, to give a false or misleading appearance
facsimile
an exact copy or reproduction of something
verisimilitude
the appearance of being true or real, often used in the context of art, literature, or film
inimical
harmful, hostile, or unfriendly
diffident
lacking confidence in one’s own abilities or worth
confidant
a trusted person to whom one confides private matters or secrets
perfidious
deceitful untrustworthy, often betraying trust or faith
recrudescent
reviving or breaking out again, especially after a period of inactivity or dormancy
tempestuous
characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or actions
enmity
a feeling of hostility or hatred, often mutual
fatalistic
believing that events are predetermined and inevitable, and therefore beyond human control
dolorous
feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress
indolent
lazy
fraternize
to associate or form a friendship, especially with someone considered inappropriate
paramour
a lover, especially in an illicit or secret relationship
