ITW Chapters 13-Epilogue Flashcards
calamitous (adj)
causing terrible loss, distress or affliction
recumbent (adj)
lying down; bent over
insidiously (adv)
spreading harmfully and secretly
livid (adj)
ashen; pale; discolored
dubious (adj)
doubtful; uncertain
exultant (adj)
joyous; exuberant
staid (adj)
stoic; sober; dignified
delineating (v)
depicting
volition (n)
the power in the act of making one’s own decisions
solace (n)
peace
munificence (n)
generosity
unambiguous (adj)
noticeable; obvious
onerous (adj)
troublesome; burdensome; oppressive
addled (adj)
confused; mixed up; muddled
disquietude (n)
a worried feeling of unease
requisite (n)
required; essential
stymied (v)
thwarted; prevented; stumped
lambasting (v)
scolding harshly; giving a verbal beating to
feckless (adj)
careless; irresponsible
pellucid (adj)
transparent; admitting the passage of light