Heart of Darkness 1 Flashcards
Lurid
adjective; gruesome, horrible, revolting
Placidity
noun; peacefulness
erroneous
adjectivel containing error
sententiously
adverb; given to or abounding in aphoristic expression
hankering
noun; a strong desire to have or do something
lugubrious
adjective; mournful in an exaggerated manner
moribund
adjective; at the point of death
indissoluble
adjectivel impossible to destroy, break up, or get rid of
prevaricator
noun; liar
inscrutable
adjective; difficult to understand, creating curiosity
rapactity
noun; aggressive greed
conflagration
noun; an extensive fire that destroys a lot
trenchant
adjective; vigorous or incisive in manner or style
servile
adjective; having or showing excessive willingness to serve or please
confab
noun; informal private conversation or discussion