Lesson 17 Flashcards
An act or condition from what is normal or typical
Syn: irregularity, abnormality
Aberration
In an underhanded manner; not in a straight path; roundabout
Syn: deceitful, wily
Ant: forthright
Devious
Completely lacking; being without
Devoid
Great happiness; a pleasing manner
Felicity
A state of unrest, agitation
Ferment
Appearing worn and exhausted because of worry or suffering
Haggard
Deserving praise; praiseworthy
Laudable
Easily understood; clear to the mind
Lucid
Having malice; spiteful; intentionally harmful
Syn: malevolent
Ant: benevolent, benign
Malicious
Springing back to original shape; recovering its strength, spirit
Syn: rebounding, supple
Ant: inflexible
Resilient
Hesitant or disinclined to speak out; reserved
Reticent
Shrewd and wise
Syn: astute, judicious
Ant: foolish, fatuos
Sagacious
A final demand or offer
Ultimatum
Person who lends money at excessively high interest rates
Usurer
Ant society thought, or designed, to be perfect
Utopia
