Final 2 Flashcards
Esoteric
Understood only by a small group or select few
Aloof
At a distance, apart
Exotic
Foreign, unfamiliar
Fuse
To mix to join together
Incorrigible
Incapable of being reformed or impeoved
Innate
Existing from birth, inborn
Pacifist
Opposed to warfare
Precocious
Unusually advanced or mature in development
Prologue
Introductory remarks in speech, play, or literary work, introductory action
Symmetry
Balanced proportions
Trepidation
Fear, trembling, agitation
Vilify
To malign, to defame, to utter abusive statements against
Tenous
Not substantial or strong
Vaunted
Boasted about; too highly praised
Evanescent
Quickly disappearing; fleeting
Devoid
Lacking; completely empty
Plenipotentiary
Having full power or authority
Asset
Somethibg of value; a resource
Satiety
Condition of being too full or too satisfied
Adroit
Skilful and clever
Rectitude
Good moral character; ethical quality
Intrusive
Forcing into without invitation; inappropriately personal
Obstrusive
Drawing attention to oneself in a negative way; unpleasantly noticeable