English, Summer reading Flashcards
discreet
adj- having or showing good judgement in conduct- especially in speech
intricate
adj- very complicated or detailed
wary
adj- feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
impartial
adj- treating all equally; fair and just
confidant
n- a trusted person with whom one shares a secret or private matter
menacingly
adv- in a way that suggests the presence of danger threatingingly
deluge
n- a severe flood; a drenching rain
stupendously
adv- in a way that is very surprising, especially by being large in size, amount, and degree
honorary
adj- given for distinction only without the usual requirements
liaison
n- communication or cooperation that forms a close working operation
vortex
n- a whirling mass of water, air, or fire; something regarded as drawing energy in
inequities
n- unfair circumstances or prosidings
vibrant
adj- full of energy and enthusiasm; bright
hierarchy
n- any system of persons or things ranked one above another
scoffed
v- to speak to someone in a ridiculing or mocking way