List B Flashcards
1
Q
palliative
A
a medicine that relieves pain rather than dealing with the cause of the condition
2
Q
perjurer
A
a person who makes a false oath
3
Q
clandestine
A
kept secret or done secretively because it is illegal
4
Q
illicit
A
adj. illegal
5
Q
implicit
A
implied but not plainly expressed
6
Q
impel
A
to force, drive forward
7
Q
tome
A
a large, scholarly book
8
Q
exuberant
A
adj. lively
9
Q
adept
A
skilled proficient
10
Q
promiscuous
A
casual and unrestrained sexual behavior
11
Q
elude
A
to avoid or escape danger cleverly
12
Q
incite
A
to encourage or stir up violence
13
Q
truculent
A
eager to argue or fight
Despite Dale’s multiple attempts to amend his friendship with Jazz, she still remained truculent whenever they reached the topic about Tyler.
