List G Flashcards
scour
clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent.
curator
a keeper or custodian of a museum
The curator of the Smithsonian museum was shocked to see Ben Ripley and SPYDER fighting and leaving behind a mess of ancient artifacts.
platoon
a small group of soldiers led by a lieutenant
purpoise
dolphin like marine mammals
prejudice
a biased opinion on someone before even meeting them
reprobate
a rascal, an unprincipled person
Murray Hill was a lazy reprobate.
hearty
very lively and cheerful
subvert
to overthrow government/authority
Tris and Four joined the factionless in hopes to subvert the Erudite and Dauntless.
inane
silly, stupid
Some might say Sokka’s plans were inane, but his ideas to defeat the Fire Lord viable.
odious
extremely unpleasant, repulsive
Peter Van Houten had an odious smell from being a drunk recluse.