List Two: Set Four Flashcards
1
Q
Adversity
A
hardship
2
Q
Broach
A
start to discuss; approach
3
Q
Deference
A
respect
4
Q
Esoteric
A
obscure and difficult to understand
5
Q
Hoary
A
old
6
Q
Lavish
A
on a grand scale; wasteful
7
Q
Obtuse
A
mentally dull
8
Q
Portent
A
a warning sign; omen
9
Q
Revere
A
worship
10
Q
Tome
A
large book
11
Q
Advocate
A
support
12
Q
Brusque
A
blunt; abrupt
13
Q
Defoliate
A
cause leaves to fall off
14
Q
Espouse
A
promote; take up; support
15
Q
Hone
A
sharpen; increase; whet
16
Q
Lax
A
careless; not strict
17
Q
Obviate
A
avoid; make unnecessary
18
Q
Poseur
A
someone who puts on an act
19
Q
Riddled
A
full of (usually full of holes)
20
Q
Torpid
A
inactive; lazy; stagnant
