Fall Final Part 2/6 Flashcards
Plinth
A block of stone or wood that is used as the base for a pillar; statue
Impervious
Not allowing entrance or passage; not capable of being damaged
Discursive
Moving from topic to topic without order.
Derisive
Expressing or causing the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
Embroiled
To throw into disorder or confusion
Stupendous
Causing astonishment or wonder
Apex
The uppermost point
Tremulously
Shaking slightly especially because of nervousness, weak or illness
Incredulity
A feeling that you cannot believe or accept that something is true or real
Parody
Writing, music that imitate someone or something in an amusing way
Obtuseness
A state of stupidity or of not being to understand simple matters
Tempestuously
With strong emotions such as anger or excitement
Crestfallen
Feeling shame or humiliation; dejected
Ruefully
Mournfully; regretfully
Rebuke
To criticize sharply; reprimand