List 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Orthography
A
The conventional spelling system of a languag
2
Q
Enervate
A
To cause someone to feel drained of energy
3
Q
Feign
A
To pretend to be affected by something; or just faking it
4
Q
Impervious
A
Not affected by something
5
Q
Irony
A
Language or events that seem contrary to what one expects
6
Q
Circumnavigate
A
To go around or across
7
Q
Petty
A
Of little importance ; trivial
8
Q
Sanguine
A
Optimist, positive, especially in a difficult situation
9
Q
Usurp
A
To take a position of importance illegally or by force
