Lessons 9-10 Flashcards
allure
n. power to attract or charm
antiquity
n. ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages; quality of great age
(antiquities) n. valuable objects from ancient times
appraise
v. estimate the value of; form a judgement of;
cleave
v. cling to be faithful to; split with force or a sharp instrument
depreciate
v. make or become less in value; represent as of little value; belittle
facet
n. any of the many small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting; one of many sides or aspects of something
facsimile
n. exact copy
impervious
adj. incapable of being penetrated; not affected or disturbed by
nondescript
adj. hard to describe because of lack of distinctive qualities or features
quandary
n. state of being in doubt about what to do
repose
v. lie at rest; pace (power, etc.) in some person or group
n. state of rest or relaxation
scintillate
v. flash or sparkle; be lively and witty
scrutinize
v. examine with great care
(scrutiny) n. close examination
synthetic
adj. not naturally produced; made by artificial processes
transmute
v. change the form or appearance of
amputate
v. cut off a body part, especially by surgery
aptitude
n. natural talent
beneficiary
n. one who benefits or gains an advantage from something
boon
n. welcome gift or blessing
commiserate
v. feel or express sorrow or compassion for; sympathize
garner
v. collect or gather; acquire or obtain
gratis
adj. without payment; free of charge
incapacitate
v. make helpless or incapable
inception
n. beginning of an action or process
magnanimous
adj. generous, unselfish, or forgiving
(magnanimity) n. quality of being above meanness or spite; generosity of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly
myriad
n. very large number
adj. very many
practicable
adj. capable of being done; feasible; usable
remunerate
v. pay or reward
solicit
v. ask for in a formal way
trite
adj. used so much that is is no longer fresh or new
