Lesson XII Vocab Flashcards
Deluge
A flood, an overwhelming rush
Syn: inundation, surge
Ant: drought, dearth
Catholic
Universal, wide-ranging
Syn: broad
Ant: provincial, limited, parochial
Eerie
Weird, mysterious, strange and frightening
Syn: creepy, sinister
Ant: common, ordinary
Martial
Warlike, relating to military
Anthropomorphic
Attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods
Beneficiary
One who receives benefits
Syn: recipient, heir
Careen
To swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion
Syn: tilt
Aplomb
Self-confidence
Syn: assurance, poise
Ant: awkwardness
Guile
Slyness and cunning in dealing with others (Ian☺)
Syn: craftiness, astuteness
Ant: honesty
Modicum
A small amount
Syn: bit
Ant: abundance
Fester
To grow embittered over time, to rot
Syn: aggravate, worsen
Languish
To become weak or or feeble; to lose strength
Syn: wither, fade
Ant: thrive
Pall
Something that covers or conceals
Syn: shroud
Havoc
Great destruction, chaos
Syn: mayhem, disorder
Ant: order
Rancid
Having bad taste or smell, spoiled
Syn: rotten, repulsive
Ant: fresh
