Life Lines Flashcards
fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity.
depict
represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form./portray in words; describe.
singular
exceptionally good or great; remarkable. /strange or eccentric in some respect.
debility
physical weakness, especially as a result of illness.
belie
(of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something). /.fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation).
maroon
leave (someone) trapped and alone in an inaccessible place, especially an island.
abject
(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree. /(of a situation or condition) extremely unpleasant and degrading./(of a person or their behaviour) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.
brio
vigour or vivacity of style or performance.
unflagging
tireless; persistent.
capsize
(of a boat) be overturned in the water.
industriousness
persevering determination to perform a task /onstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied
emanate
to come out from a source
ad nauseam
to a sickening or excessive degree
to buttress
to give support or stability to
ethereal
of or relating to the regions beyond the earth /. lacking material substance