Lesson 25 26 32 Flashcards
Derive
To obtain from a source
Sustain
To support
Inclination
Tendency toward
Prudence
Carefulness
Denote
To indicate
Indefatigable
Never tired
Perpetual
Endlessly
Bestow
To give as a gift
Oblivion
The state of being forgotten
Resolve
To make a firm decision
Irrevocable
Conclusively
Repose
To relax or rest
Ameliorate
To make better
Faculty
The ability to act or do
Ardent
Passionately
Countenance
Appearance
Sullen
Gloomy
Pedantry
A vain display learning
Dejection
A state of depression
Zealot
Fanatic
Wry
Clever or grim sense of humor
Wayward
Selfish, stubborn
Virulent
Poisonous
Virtuoso
One with exceptional musical skill
Ungainly
Clumsy
Tout
Easily managed or controlled
Tirade
Critical speech
Stupefy
Bewilder
Scope
Opportunity range
Charismatic
Exercises a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others
Remorse
Deep and painful regret
Obscure
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
Cryptic
Having a meaning that’s mysterious obscure
Irate
Feeling or characterized by great anger
Belied
Disguise, or contradict; failed to fulfill or justify
Dilatory
Slow to act
Exploit
Using in an unfair or selfish way
Steadfast
Resolutely, or dutifully firm and unwaverin
Eloquence
Fluent speech
Cull
To select
Forbear
To refrain
Amiable
Friendly
Castigate
Reprimand someone severely
Egotism
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance
Combatant
Fighter
Alussion
Indirect reference
Creek
Small body of water
Faze
To be disturbed
Manor
Estate
Precede
To come before
Rein
Leather straps used to control a horse
Reign
Period of rule
Anomaly
Exception
Conceive
Form or devise a plan