High-level Vocabulary Flashcards
What does the adjective dour mean?
joyless, stern (adjective)
What does the adjective decorous mean?
socially proper
What does the word sembalance mean?
the outward appearance or apparent form of something
What does the word penitence mean?
the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong
What does the word emancipation?
the fact or process of being set free from restriction
What does the word sanguine mean?
optimistic or positive especially when in a bad situation
What does the word reptant mean?
expressing or feeling regret or remorse
What does futility mean?
pointless or useless
What does the word malevolent mean?
having or showing wish to do evil to others
What does the word cacophony mean?
a harsh discordant mixture of sounds
What does the word reprieve mean?
to officially cancel or delay plans to close or end something
What does the word raucous mean?
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
What does the word scrawny mean?
excessively thin, lean scraggly
What does the word massacre mean?
an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter as many people
What does distraught mean?
very worried or upset
