List 1 Flashcards
scullion
a kitchen helper assigned the worst task
ossified
having been (metaphorically or literally) hardened or turned to bone
contingent
depending on something else; subject to change
languor
weakness, weariness, apathy, or inertia
sentient
alive, conscious, capable of feeling and thinking; acutely aware or perceptive
fractious
prone to trouble; irritable
solicitude
a positive sense of care, concern, or anxiousness
demure
fancy, reserved, or modest
demur
to object; an objection or hesitation from doubt
scythe
to cut (with a scythe); a farmer’s tool used to cut grass
desultory
pointless; disappointing
jaded
exhausted, dulled; having been made apathetic from overexposure
lascivious
…lustful
coquette
a woman who gaudily attempts to gain the attention of men
propensity
a natural inclination or preference
sonorous
making a beautiful sound when struck; impressive; loud, deep, full, or vibrant
befurbelowed
(of clothing) puffy or ornamented with frill; to ornament excessively
insidious
subtle with a gradual or cumulative effect; harmful but enticing
lupine
wolfish; a certain type of seed or herb
efface
to wear something down so it has lost detail; to cause to vanish or literally obliterate
encumbrance
something that weighs, burdens, or hinders
peignoir
a type of woman’s dressing gown
reproach
to address disapprovingly; an act or expression of disapprovement
atavistic
having reverted to an older state; displaying qualities expected of one’s genetic ancestor
apocalyptic
relating to or exhibiting qualities of a dystopian, end-of-the-world time period
suppurated
having discharged pus
beatific
imparting or appearing with bliss
remonstrate
to present an opposing view; to argue; to protest; to oppose
chagrin
to vex or unsettle with humiliation or disappointment; distress caused by humiliation or failure
voracious
having a huge appetite; being very eager or metaphorically insatiable
