Group 9 Flashcards
Cumbersome
Burdensome; hindering or obstructing; rendering action difficult or toilsome; clogging; cumbersome.
Capricious
Irregular
Ponderous
Clumsy bc weighed-down; moving slowly
Reprisal
a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
re-uprise
Heyday
Pinnacle on top of your career
renascence
New Birth
Largesse
a gift or money given
pecuniary
Relating to money
Stricture
Strict, – A drawing tight; contraction; compression; binding.
Indecorous
Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
Audacious
willing to be bold in social situations or to take risks
Spartan
Indifference to comfort or luxury
Warlike
disposed toward or threatening war; hostile (e.g., Bellicose)
Formidable
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable (e.g., Intimidating)
Manifest
Clear or obvious
Mendacious
Not telling the truth- lying
Shirk
avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility)
Shirk like shark- you neglect sharks
Consummate
Skilled
Protean
Able to change easily
Derilect
(of a person) not doing one’s duties
Inveterate
habitual, deep-rooted
In-Better-Ate: He ate well so will be lasting long
Veteran- Long lasting
Vociferous
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
Ingratiating
intended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic (In-Greet), you greet people to gain approval
Untenable
incapable of being defended or justified
cant enable
Aboveboard
Honest
Vitriol
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or bitter deep-seated ill will
Skewered
criticize (someone) sharply.
Treacly
Sentimental Speech
illegible
Not clear to read
scintillation
Sparkling
quittance
A release or discharge from debt
