LOTF Vocabulary Flashcards
Abyss
Bottomless hole; a vast expanse or depth
Articulate
To speak distinctly; expressing ones self clearly
Bastion
A fortification; a stronghold
Blunder
To make a mistake 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, to delay, to 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; stealthily
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 to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner
Malevolence
Ill will or evil intentions
Obtuse
Dull of mind; insensitive; stupid
Officious
Overly dutiful or obliging; insisting on providing service not requested
Parody
Humorous or ridiculous imitation
Parry
To deflect or to ward off a blow
Rue
To be sorry for; to regret
Tacit
Understood; silent; not spoken; implicit
Vexation
Discomfort or distress
