FROM READING Flashcards
1
Q
SOMBER
A
gloomy
2
Q
MYRIAD
A
frequent “a great number”
3
Q
BELIES
A
to contradict
4
Q
derision
A
ridicule mockery
5
Q
calumny
A
slander defamation
6
Q
inherent
A
naturally a part of
7
Q
endemic
A
naturally a part of
8
Q
fathom
A
understand
9
Q
impasse
A
a situation that is so difficult that no progress can be made; blocked
10
Q
capitulate
A
give in on thier demands
11
Q
acrimony
A
bitter feelings
12
Q
gainsaid
A
deny or contradict; speak against or oppose
13
Q
OSTENTATIOUS
A
SHOWY
14
Q
precarious
A
uncertain
15
Q
altruistic
A
helpful
16
Q
impeded & hindered
A
to interfere
17
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frankness & candor
A
forthright
