LP vocab 1 Flashcards
1
Q
adroit
A
smart and good at using hands or mind
(adj)
2
Q
Analogous
A
very similar but not identical
(adj)
3
Q
avarice
A
greedy for wealth
(n)
4
Q
bog
A
marsh; swamp; wet muddy ground; too heavy to support body
(n)
cause to become stuck in mud or wet ground
(V)
5
Q
compliant
A
willing to do anything upon request
(adj)
6
Q
destitude
A
extremely poor; lacking; without basic necessities of life
(adj/n)
7
Q
deterrent
A
obstacle meant to help follow certain rule
(n)
able or intended to deter
(adj)
8
Q
dupe
A
deceive or trick
(v)
easily deceived person
(n)
9
Q
encumbrance
A
burden or impediment
(n)
10
Q
folly
A
foolishness; lack of good sense, understanding, or foresight
(n)
ex: the folly of man
11
Q
repudiate
A
reject responsibility
(v)
12
Q
cursory
A
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
(adj)
