Heart of Darkness 2 Flashcards
pestiferous
adjective; harboring infection and disease
bereavement
noun; period of mourning after loss
evanescent
adjective; quickly fading or disappearing
sagacious
adjective; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement
intrepidity
noun; feeling no fear, very bold or brave
tumultuous
adj; making a lound, confused noise
promptitude
nounl quality or habit of being on time or prompt
duffer
nounl; clumsy or awkward person
sordid
adjl very bad or dishonest
dubious
adjective; to be hesitation or doubful
morbidly
adjverb; appealing to death and disease
peroration
nounl concluding part of a speech
eloquent
adjl fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
preside
verbl to be in the position of authority
altruistic
adj; showing selfless concern for the well being of others