Lesson 13 Flashcards
1
Q
a great or complete destruction of life
A
Holocaust
2
Q
To draw into a conflict or fight
A
Embroil
3
Q
Something existing outside of its proper time
A
Anachronism
4
Q
To attack the reputation of; to speak ill of
A
Denigrate
5
Q
Kind; compassionate
A
Humane
6
Q
Emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative; gushing; over the top
A
Effusive
7
Q
No longer in existence, invalid, extinct
A
Defunct
8
Q
A slavish follower; minion
A
Lackey
9
Q
To form a mental picture; imagine, visualize
A
Envisage
10
Q
To mourn; grieve
A
Lament
11
Q
To stare with an open mouth
A
Gape
12
Q
Rude and disrespectful; insolent; impolite
A
Impertinent
13
Q
Superior in style or tone; distinguished; elevated; imposing
A
Lofty
14
Q
Someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy; rival; adversary
A
Nemesis
15
Q
Deadly; fatal; mortal
A
Lethal
