LOTF Vocab Flashcards
Articulate
To speak distinctly, expressing oneself clearly
Abyss
Bottomless hole, a vast expanse or depth
Bastion
A fortification, a stronghold
Blunder
To make a mistake as a result as a result of stupidity or carelessness
Contempt
Scorn, extreme dislike or disdain
Contrite
Extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentant
Covert
Secret, concealed
Credulous
Believing on slight evidence, gullible
Cynical
Given to faultfinding, sneering and sarcasm. Exhibiting mocking disbelief
Demur
To hesitate, delay, object
Derision
Scoffing at, mockery, ridicule
Diffidence
Shyness, reserve, unassertiveness
Discursive
Rambling, moving from one topic to another randomly
Disinclination
A desire to avoid; aversion
Dubious
Doubtful; not clear
Ferocity
Savagery
Furtive
Secret in an underhanded way; stealthy
Impervious
Incapable of being entered or penetrated; not capable of being damaged
Inscrutable
Difficult to understand; mysterious
Interminable
Having or seeming to have no end; wearisomely protracted
Iridescence
The quality of exhibiting rainbow-like colors; brilliant appearance
Lament
To mourn or express sorrow in a demonstrative manner
Malevolence
Ill will or evil intentions
Obtuse
Dull of mind, insensitive, stupid
