May 31 Flashcards
1
Q
ordeal
A
ɔrˈdil
A difficult or painful experience, especially one that severely tests character or endurance
2
Q
vow
A
An earnest promise to perform a specified act or behave in a certain manner, especially a solemn promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order: take the vows of a nun.
3
Q
facetious
A
(fə-sē′shəs)
adj.
Playfully jocular; humorous: facetious remarks.
not meant to be taken seriously or literally
4
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conflagration
A
A large destructive fire.
5
Q
snap
A
To speak abruptly or sharply
6
Q
fatuous
A
(ˈfætjʊəs)
adj.
Foolish or silly, especially in a smug or self-satisfied way
7
Q
platitude
A
A trite (Not evoking interest because of overuse or repetition) or banal remark or statement, especially one expressed as if it were original or significant
