Lesson 12 Flashcards
a flood; an overwhelming rush; inundation; surge
deluge
Universal; wide-ranging; broad
catholic
weird; mysterious; strange and frightening; sinister; creepy
Eerie
warlike; relating to the military
martial
attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods
anthropomorphic
one who receives benefits; recipient; heir
beneficiary
to swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion; tilt
careen
self-confidence; assurance; poise
aplomb
slyness and cunning in dealing with others; craftiness; astuteness
guile
a small amount; bit
modicum
to grow worse over time; to rot; aggravate; worsen
fester
to become weak or feeble; to lose strength; wither; fade
languish
something that covers or conceals; shroud
pall
great destruction; chaos; mayhem; disorder
havoc
having a bad taste or smell; spoiled; rotten; repulsive
rancid
