Hj Flashcards
What does ‘venality’ refer to?
Willingness to be bribed
Define ‘venom’.
Poisonous substance
What does ‘galvanized’ mean in the context of action?
Excite or electrify someone into taking action
What does ‘prevaricate’ mean?
Avoid telling the truth
What is a ‘harangue’?
A long aggressive speech
What does ‘commensurate’ mean?
Corresponding in size or degree
What is ‘calumny’?
False and defamatory statements
Define ‘gregarious’.
Sociable, fond of company
What does ‘profligate’ mean?
Recklessly extravagant or wasteful
What does ‘proliferate’ mean?
Rapidly increase
What is the meaning of ‘mercurial’?
Unpredictable changes in mood or behavior
What does ‘extant’ refer to?
Existing
What does ‘enervate’ mean?
Drain of energy
Fill in the blank: ‘_______’ means excessively frugal.
[parsimonious]
What does ‘equivocal’ mean?
Ambiguous or intentionally misleading
What does ‘intimate’ mean in the context of suggesting?
Insinuate or suggest indirectly
What does ‘auspicious’ mean?
Favorable or conducive to success
What does ‘restive’ mean?
Restless or unable to remain still
What does ‘venerate’ mean?
Respect deeply
What does ‘amenable’ mean?
Easily persuaded
What does ‘parochial’ mean?
Narrow or limited in scope
What does ‘germane’ mean?
Relevant and appropriate
What does ‘diffident’ mean?
Lacking self-confidence
What does ‘glut’ refer to?
Excessive supply
What does ‘torpor’ mean?
Low energy, sluggishness
What does ‘superfluous’ mean?
More than enough, serving no useful purpose
What does ‘mawkish’ mean?
Overly sentimental
What does ‘apathetic’ mean?
Lacking interest or concern
Fill in the blank: ‘_______’ refers to a preference.
[predilection]
What does ‘querulous’ mean?
Always complaining
What does ‘banal’ mean?
Repeated often, boring
What does ‘delineate’ mean?
Describe something in detail
What does ‘spurious’ mean?
Not genuine or false
What does ‘haughty’ mean?
Showing arrogant superiority
Arrogant, proud, snobbish
What does ‘unequivocal’ mean?
Clear and unambiguous
What does ‘belie’ mean?
Contradict or show something to be false
What does ‘ingenuous’ mean?
Innocent or naive
What does ‘laconic’ mean?
Using very few words
What does ‘innocuous’ mean?
Not harmful or offensive; harmless, benign
What does ‘exacerbate’ mean?
To make worse
What does ‘recondite’ mean?
(Levite)
Difficult to understand, beyond ordinary knowledge; understood by few
Arcane; esoteric; abstruse
What does ‘volubility’ refer to?
Talking easily and continuously
What does ‘culminate’ mean?
To reach the highest point or most decisive point
What does ‘eschewed’ mean?
Deliberately avoid
What does ‘fortuitous’ mean?
Happening by chance, resulting in a happy ending
What does ‘vociferous’ mean?
Fiercely loud
What does ‘incisive’ mean?
Clear and sharp, making fine distinctions
What does ‘decorous’ mean?
Showing good taste in matters and conduct
What does ‘prescience’ mean?
Foreseeing or predicting an event
What does ‘elucidate’ mean?
Make clearer and easier to understand
What does ‘eclectic’ mean?
Variety of styles
What does ‘itinerant’ mean?
Traveling from place to place
What does ‘magnanimous’ mean?
Generous, especially towards a rival
What does ‘contrive’ mean?
Devise something typically through trickery
What does ‘refractory’ mean?
Stubborn or resistant to authority
What does ‘fallacious’ mean?
Based on false reasoning
What does ‘avaricious’ mean?
Extreme greed
What does ‘apathy’ mean?
Absence of emotions
What does ‘vilify’ mean?
To spread negative emotions about
What does ‘immutable’ mean?
Cannot be changed
What does ‘guileless’ mean?
Free of deceit
What does ‘denote’ mean?
Symbolize or indicate something
What does ‘upbraid’ mean?
Scold or reproach
What does ‘prodigal’ mean?
Wasteful
What does ‘acrimony’ mean?
Bitterness or hostility
What does ‘iconoclast’ mean?
Attacker of cherished beliefs or institutions
What does ‘pertinent’ mean?
Relating to the matter at hand
What does ‘censure’ mean?
Strong disapproval
What does ‘prodigal’ refer to?
Wasteful or extravagant
What does ‘artful’ mean?
Clever in a cunning way
What does ‘sullen’ mean?
Showing a brooding ill humor
What does ‘laudable’ mean?
Worthy of praise
What does ‘tumult’ refer to?
Chaos, noise, and confusion
Commission, uproar
What does ‘mordant’ mean?
Having a sharp quality
What does ‘rakish’ mean?
Carefree unconventionality
What does ‘acerbic’ mean?
Harsh in tone
Caustic; sharp-tongued
What does ‘largess’ mean?
Extremely generous
What does ‘alacrity’ mean?
Willingness to do something, eagerness, readiness
What does ‘paucity’ mean?
Lack of something
What does ‘ingratiate’ mean?
Gain favor through deliberate efforts
What does ‘sanctimonious’ mean?
Acting morally superior
What does ‘copious’ mean?
Abundant supply
What does ‘tortuous’ mean?
Marked with twists and turns
What does ‘churlish’ mean?
Lacking manners or refinement
What does ‘ponderous’ mean?
Heavy and awkward in movement
What does ‘innate’ mean?
Existing from birth, not learned
Inherent, intrinsic
What does ‘atavism’ mean?
Reappearance of earlier characteristics
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What does ‘errant’ mean?
Wandering or straying
What does ‘facile’ mean?
Lacking depth or complexity
What does ‘soporific’ mean?
Sleep-inducing
What does ‘splenetic’ mean?
Causing irritation or bad temper
What does ‘harried’ mean?
Stressed due to persistent demands
What does ‘catholic’ mean?
Universal, wide-ranging in taste
What does ‘tantamount’ mean?
Equal to or equivalent
What does ‘moribund’ mean?
In a dying state
What does ‘perspicacious’ mean?
Acutely insightful; shrewd
“Perspective”
“Perceive”
What does ‘melee’ refer to?
A wild confusing fight
What does ‘ostentatious’ mean?
Flashy, designed to attract notice
What does ‘admonitory’ mean?
Serving to warn
What does ‘diminutive’ mean?
Very small
What does ‘abstruse’ mean?
Difficult to understand
What does ‘cadaverous’ mean?
Looking extremely thin
What does ‘indigent’ mean?
In need, lacking basic needs; poor, needy
What does ‘temperance’ mean?
Avoiding excesses
What does ‘inanity’ mean?
Lacking ideas or meaning
What does ‘tactful’ mean?
A careful or considerate approach
What does ‘studious’ mean?
Spending a lot of time studying
What does ‘portent’ mean?
Ominously prophetic
What does ‘overweening’ mean?
Arrogant or presumptuous
What does ‘hackneyed’ mean?
Unoriginal and overused
What does ‘surly’ mean?
Inclined to anger
What does ‘improvident’ mean?
Not given careful consideration
What does ‘grandiloquent’ mean?
Puffed up with vanity
What does ‘vicarious’ mean?
Experiencing something indirectly
What does ‘appurtenant’ mean?
Supplying added support
What does ‘melancholy’ mean?
A deep, long sadness
What does ‘sanguine’ mean?
Optimistic or positive
What does ‘jejune’ mean?
Immature or childish
What does ‘petulant’ mean?
Easily annoyed or irritated
What does ‘intransigent’ mean?
Unwilling to change one’s beliefs
What does ‘denigrate’ mean?
To belittle someone unfairly
What does ‘bemoan’ mean?
Express discontentment or regret
What does ‘deride’ mean?
Mock or ridicule someone
What does ‘hoary’ mean?
Old and ancient
What does ‘finagle’ mean?
Obtain something through trickery
What does ‘moot’ mean?
Open to debate
What does ‘quixotic’ mean?
Wildly idealistic and impractical
What does ‘apocryphal’ mean?
Of questionable authenticity
What does ‘inadvertent’ mean?
Happening by chance or not intentionally
What does ‘asperity’ mean?
Harshness of tone
What does ‘approbatory’ mean?
Expressing approval or praise
What does ‘surreptitious’ mean?
Done secretly or stealthily
What does ‘apprehension’ mean?
Fear or anxiety about something that may happen
What does ‘gaudy’ mean?
Tastelessly extravagant
What does ‘cavalier’ mean?
Haughty or dismissive disregard
What does ‘attenuate’ mean?
To reduce in force or effect
What does ‘balk’ mean?
Refuse to comply
What does ‘unstinting’ mean?
Very generous
What does ‘unassailable’ mean?
Immune to attack or dispute
What does ‘indisputable’ mean?
Not able to be challenged or denied
What does ‘dilatory’ mean?
Time-wasting tactics
What is the meaning of fear or anxiety about something that may happen?
Apprehension
Apprehension refers to the anticipation of a future event, often accompanied by worry or unease.
Define gaudy.
Too colourful, tastelessly extravagant
Gaudy often describes something that is overly showy or flashy.
What does cavalier mean?
Haughty or dismissive disregard
It can also refer to a historical term for knights.
What does it mean to attenuate?
To reduce in force or effect
Attenuate is often used in contexts where something is being weakened or diminished.
What does balk mean?
Refuse to comply
Balk can also mean to block or stop abruptly.
Define unstinting.
Very generous
Unstinting indicates a willingness to give without restraint.
What does unassailable mean?
Immune to attack or dispute
Unassailable often refers to arguments or positions that cannot be successfully challenged.
What is the meaning of indisputable?
Undeniable; cannot be disputed
Indisputable facts are accepted as true without question.
Define dilatory.
Time wasting tactics
Dilatory behavior is characterized by procrastination or delay.
What does factitious mean?
Artificial, not original
Factitious often refers to something that is manufactured rather than naturally occurring.
Fake, artificial
What does it mean to be bumbling?
Clumsy
Bumbling describes a lack of coordination or grace in actions.
Define pellucid.
Clear, easy to understand
Pellucid can refer to both literal clarity and clarity of thought.
What does it mean to be panned?
Criticize severely
Panned often describes harsh reviews in the context of art or performance.
What does impecunious mean?
Having little to no money
Impecunious describes a state of financial hardship.
What does listless mean?
Lacking energy
Listless behavior often indicates a lack of interest or motivation.
What is the meaning of ominous?
Sign that something bad is about to happen
Ominous signs often create a sense of foreboding.
Fill in the blank: Anachronistically refers to being __________ out of time order.
Placed
Anachronistically suggests that something is not in its correct historical time frame.
Define providential.
Occurring at a favourable time
Providential events are often viewed as fortunate or lucky occurrences.
What does simpatico mean?
Having a like minded connection
Simpatico describes a sense of harmony or agreement with others.
What does inured mean?
Accustomed to
Inured often refers to being hardened or desensitized to something unpleasant.
Define effusive.
Expressing feelings of gratitude or approval
Effusive expressions are often very enthusiastic and heartfelt.
What does maudlin mean?
Sentimental to the point of self-pity
Maudlin often describes overly emotional or tearful behavior.
What is the meaning of syncopation?
Offbeat, offtime
Syncopation refers to a rhythmic concept in music where emphasis is placed on unexpected beats.
Define coalesced.
Come together to form a single whole
Coalesced indicates a merging or unification of different elements.
What does agglomerated mean?
Coming together in a loosely connected way
Agglomerated often refers to collections of items that are grouped but not tightly bound.
What does amortized mean?
Reducing or paying off debt over a period
Amortization is a common financial practice for managing loans.
Define hardy.
Strong and resilient
Hardy individuals or plants can withstand difficult conditions.
What does hector mean?
Bully, intimidate
Hector implies aggressive behavior towards others.
What does inveigle mean?
Persuade through flattery
Inveigling often involves deceptive charm or manipulation.
Fill in the blank: To presage is to __________ or foretell.
Predict
Presage indicates a warning or sign of future events.
What does abhorrent mean?
Strongly disliked or detested
Abhorrent describes feelings of intense aversion.
Define consanguineous.
Related by blood
Consanguineous connections refer to familial relationships.
What does coltish mean?
Playful but uncoordinated
Coltish often describes youthful exuberance coupled with awkwardness.
What does beguile mean?
Charm in a deceptive way
Entrance
Beguile suggests a sense of enchantment mixed with trickery.
What does chary mean?
Wary
Chary individuals are cautious and reluctant to take risks.
Define sage.
Wise and knowledgeable
Sage is often used to describe someone with deep wisdom.
What are sentries?
Guards or watchmen
Sentries are responsible for monitoring areas for security.
What is a sycophant?
Someone who excessively flatters others
Sycophants often seek to gain favor through insincere praise.
Define fecund.
Highly fertile
Fecund describes a capacity for producing abundant offspring or vegetation.
What does imperious mean?
Dominating; superiority
Imperious behavior is characterized by an attitude of command and authority.
What is a forebear?
Ancestor
Forebear refers to a person from whom one is descended.
What does progeny mean?
Descendant or offspring
Progeny refers to the children or descendants of a particular individual.
What is a harbinger?
Forerunner; indicator
Harbingers signal the approach of something, often used in a predictive context.
Define concomitant.
Occurring alongside something else
Concomitant events often happen simultaneously or in conjunction.
What does obsequious mean?
Eager to please or obey
Obsequious behavior often involves excessive flattery or compliance.
What does vestigial mean?
Remaining part of something that was once larger
Vestigial organs are often remnants of features that served a function in ancestors.
Define antiquated.
Outdated
Antiquated refers to something that is no longer in use or relevant.
What are peccadilloes?
Minor sins or flaws
Peccadilloes refer to small mistakes or misdeeds that are often seen as trivial.
What does incendiaries mean?
To provoke or inflame conflict
Incendiaries can refer to both literal and metaphorical instigators of trouble.
What does high-handed mean?
Acting in an authoritarian way
High-handed behavior often disregards the opinions or rights of others.
Define evanescence.
Gradually fade away
Evanescence refers to the transient nature of things, often used in poetic contexts.
What does adverse mean?
Unfavorable or harmful
Adverse conditions can negatively impact outcomes.
What does sagacious mean?
Showing wise or good judgement
Sagacious individuals are often respected for their insight and discernment.
What does verdant mean?
Green; fertile; inexperienced
Verdant can describe lush landscapes or untrained individuals.
Vacant
What does castigate mean?
To reprimand or criticize harshly
Castigation often involves severe criticism aimed at correcting behavior.
Fill in the blank: To be enamored is to feel __________ or admiration.
Love
Enamored suggests a strong affection or infatuation.
What does dulcet mean?
Sweet and pleasing
Dulcet is often used to describe sounds that are melodious and harmonious.
Define facile.
Easily achieved; implies a lack of depth
Facile can refer to arguments or solutions that seem simple but lack thoroughness.
What does skittish mean?
Easily startled or nervous
Skittish describes behavior that is jumpy or overly cautious.
What does solicitous mean?
Showing care or concern for well being
Solicitous individuals are often attentive and considerate.
What does endearing mean?
Inspiring affection or love
Endearing qualities often make someone likable or lovable.
Define motley.
Made of incongruous elements
Motley often describes a mixture that lacks coherence or unity.
What is a euphemism?
A word or phrase used to avoid unpleasant terms
Euphemisms soften the impact of harsh realities.
What does subordinate mean?
Treat of lesser importance
Subordinate positions or tasks are seen as less significant.
Define polemical.
Strong or controversial arguments
Polemical discussions often provoke intense debate.
What does upend mean?
Overturn; turn upside down
Upending can refer to both physical actions and metaphorical changes.
What does insubordination mean?
Refusing or disobeying authority
Insubordination is often addressed in disciplinary contexts.
Define capricious.
Sudden change in behavior; unpredictable
Capricious individuals may act on whims rather than reason.
What does vacillating mean?
Indecisive; changing thoughts and opinions
Vacillating behavior can lead to confusion in decision-making.
What does trite mean?
Lacking originality; banal; hackneyed
Trite expressions or ideas are often seen as clichéd.
Copy cat trite
What does overt mean?
Open and clear; opposite of covert
Overt actions are visible and not hidden.
Define lithe.
Bending easily and gracefully
Lithe often describes physical flexibility and elegance.
What is a fledgling?
New; inexperienced
Fledgling can refer to both young birds and novice individuals.
What does torpid mean?
Sluggish; inactive
Torpid describes a state of lethargy or lack of energy.
What does tirade mean?
Long angry speech
Tirades often express strong emotions or grievances.
What is a paean?
Expression of joy or praise
Paeans celebrate achievements or express gratitude.
What does panacea mean?
A solution that can cure all problems
Panacea suggests an ideal remedy for complex issues.
Define flagging.
Weak or tired
Flagging can describe a decrease in strength or energy.
What does lisome mean?
Graceful; flexible; agile
Lisome often describes both physical attributes and movements.
What does loathsome mean?
Causing hatred or disgust
Loathsome behavior is deeply offensive or repugnant.
What does paucity mean?
Scarcity; lack of something
Paucity indicates a deficiency in quantity.
What is a medley?
Mixture of different things
Medleys can refer to blends in music or cooking.
What does dearth mean?
Scarcity; rare
Dearth suggests a significant lack of resources or items.
Define priggish.
Overly concerned with propriety
Priggish individuals may appear self-righteous or pedantic.
What does lax mean?
Not strict; relaxed
Lax attitudes can lead to a lack of discipline.
What does impious mean?
Lacking reverence or respect
Impious behavior often disregards moral or religious principles.
Define punctilious.
Great attention to detail
Punctilious individuals are often meticulous in their actions.
What does voluble mean?
Speaking freely and easily
Voluble communication is characterized by fluency and ease.
What does puckish mean?
Playful; mischievous
Puckish behavior can be lighthearted and teasing.
What does prurient mean?
Showing excessive interest in sexual matters
Prurient interests often border on inappropriate.
What does wry mean?
Dry; dry humor
Wry humor often involves irony or sarcasm.
What does puritanical mean?
Strict adherence to moral principles
Puritanical attitudes often reflect a lack of tolerance for leniency.
What does requite mean?
To repay
“Requid”
Requite can refer to returning a favor or feeling.
Define confounding.
Confusing; bewildering
Confounding situations can defy expectations and logic.
What does uncouth mean?
Uncultured; lacking refinement
Uncouth behavior is often viewed as rude or coarse.
What does corroborate mean?
Verify; support
Corroborating evidence strengthens a claim or statement.
What does putative mean?
Generally assumed to be true
Putative claims are accepted without thorough proof.
Define conjecture.
Hypothetical; speculative
Conjecture involves forming opinions based on incomplete information.
What does subterfuge mean?
Deceit to achieve one’s goal
Subterfuge can involve trickery or manipulation.
Deceit
What does vivacious mean?
Lively; energetic; spirited
Vivacious individuals exude enthusiasm and vitality.
Define mirthful.
Joyful; cheerful
Mirthful expressions often convey happiness and amusement.
What does probity mean?
Integrity; honesty
Probity refers to adherence to ethical principles.
What does onerous mean?
Burdensome; heavy
Onerous tasks require significant effort and can be taxing.
What does scathing mean?
Harshly critical or severe
Scathing reviews or comments can be damaging.
What does caustic mean?
Sarcastic; biting
Caustic remarks can hurt feelings and provoke reactions.
Define pacific.
Peaceful; calm
Pacific describes a serene or tranquil state.
What does placid mean?
Calm; serene
Placid waters or individuals exhibit tranquility.
Calm, serene, tranquil, pacific
What does fetid mean?
Foul smelling
Fetid odors are often associated with decay or rot.
What does wizened mean?
Old and withered
Wizened individuals often appear frail due to age.
What does boorish mean?
Impolite; lacking manners
Boorish behavior is often associated with rudeness and insensitivity.
What does labile mean?
Unstable; likely to change
Labile emotions or conditions can fluctuate easily.
What does convivial mean?
Sociable; jovial
Convivial gatherings are characterized by friendliness and good cheer.
What does farcical mean?
Ridiculous; absurd
Farce
Farcical situations often involve exaggerated humor.
What does underwrite mean?
Support financially
Underwriting can involve backing investments or insurance.
What does variance mean?
The state of being different
Variance can refer to differences in outcomes or results.
What does embroiled mean?
Involved in an argument
Embroiled situations can lead to complex conflicts.
What does insolvent mean?
Unable to pay debts
Insolvent individuals or companies face financial distress.
What does remiss mean?
Negligent in one’s duty
Remiss behavior indicates a failure to fulfill responsibilities.
What does pine mean?
To yearn for
Pine often describes a longing or deep desire for something.
What does acme mean?
Highest point; peak
Acme refers to the most successful or prominent stage of something.
What does err mean?
To make an error
Erring indicates a mistake or misjudgment.
What is a screed?
An abusive rant
Scream cried
Screeds often express anger or frustration at length.
What does indignant mean?
Angry over perceived injustice
Outraged, resentful
Indignant reactions arise from feelings of unfair treatment.
What does inundate mean?
To flood or overwhelm
Inundated situations can be overwhelming, whether literally or metaphorically.
What does reprobate mean?
Morally unprincipled; wicked
Reprobate describes individuals who behave in a morally questionable manner.
What does macabre mean?
Gruesome; related to death
Macabre themes often evoke horror or fear.
Define voracious.
Strong appetite; gluttonous
Voracious individuals have an insatiable desire for food or knowledge.
What does spendthrift mean?
Someone who spends extravagantly
Spendthrift behavior often leads to financial difficulties.
What does affable mean?
Easy to talk to; friendly
Affable individuals are approachable and pleasant in conversation.
What does mesmerize mean?
To enchant or captivate
Mesmerizing experiences draw people in and hold their attention.
What does aboveboard mean?
Open and honest
Aboveboard actions are transparent and ethical.
What does disparate mean?
Diverse; distinct; different
Disparate elements often do not share common features.
What does ferret mean?
To search for something
Ferreting out information involves thorough investigation.
What does misanthrope mean?
Hater of mankind
Misanthropes often withdraw from social interactions due to disdain for humanity.
What does checkered mean?
Marked by good and bad events
Checkered pasts often include both successes and failures.
What does contrite mean?
Remorseful; repentant
Contrite individuals express genuine sorrow for their actions.
What does beatific mean?
Making happy; blissful
Beatific expressions convey a sense of peace and joy.
What does fleece mean?
To trick or deceive
Fleecing often involves taking advantage of someone financially.
What does imponderable mean?
Difficult to assess or measure
Imponderable situations often defy easy understanding.
What does amok mean?
Frenzied or uncontrolled state
Amok behavior can lead to chaos and disorder.
What does junta mean?
Aggressive takeover by a group
Junta often refers to military or political coups.
What does chauvinist mean?
Excessive loyalty for one’s group
Chauvinistic attitudes can lead to prejudice against others.
What does melee mean?
Wild, confusing fight; brawl
Melee situations often involve chaotic and unorganized conflict.
What does becoming mean?
Appropriate; suitable
Becoming attire or behavior is fitting for the occasion.
What does lassitude mean?
Tiredness; lethargy
Lassitude can be a result of fatigue or lack of motivation.
What does bellicose mean?
Inclined to start fights; hostile
Bellicose individuals often display aggressive attitudes.
What does pugnacious mean?
Affinity for fighting; combative
Pugnacious behavior indicates a readiness to engage in conflict.
What does pittance mean?
A small amount; trifle
Pittances often refer to insignificant sums of money.
What does replete mean?
Fully resupplied or filled
Replete conditions suggest abundance or completeness.
What does cogent mean?
Clear; convincing
Cogent arguments are persuasive and well-reasoned.
What does scintillating mean?
Sparkling; brilliant
Scintillating discussions are lively and intellectually stimulating.
What does exhort mean?
To strongly encourage or urge on
Exhortation often involves passionate appeals to action.
What does badger mean?
To pester
Badgering involves persistent nagging or questioning.
What does unconscionable mean?
Unreasonable; unscrupulous
Unconscionable actions are often morally indefensible.
What does cadaverous mean?
Pale; gaunt; emaciated
Cadaverous appearances suggest extreme thinness or illness.
What does extenuating mean?
Lessening; less severe
Extenuating circumstances can mitigate the severity of a situation.
Respite
A rest from something (work)
REST
Pithy
Concise and expressive
(Succcint)
Obdurate
Stubborn
OBSTINATE
Endemic
Native, Local, indigenous
Greek endemos, meaning “native” or “local.”
Stolid
Calm, showing little emotions
STOLID
STOIC
Person who Endure pain and hardship without showing feelings
STOLID
Flounder
Struggle or have difficulty in a situation
Inclement
Harsh, severe weather
“Not clear”
Morose
I’ll-tempered
(Sullen)
Moron mood
Latin morosus, meaning “peevish” or “mood.
Morose
I’ll-tempered
(Sullen)
Moron mood
Latin morosus, meaning “peevish” or “mood.
Malady
Sickness
Latin maladia, which means “sickness.”
Malad - French
Thwart
Hinder or prevent
Fledgling
Young and inexperienced
“Young bird”
Fete
Celebrate, gala, honour
FEAST
Muted
Softened, subdued
Muted
Softened, subdued
