mix 3 Flashcards
supplant
to replace one thing with another
sublime
supreme or lofty
substantiate
to establish by proof or evidence
slovenly
untidy or unclean
pensive
dreamily thoughtful
scruntiny
close searching or examination
palliative
something that relieves symptoms without curing disease
scathing
bitterly severe
prosaic
commonplace or dull
superfluous
more than is sufficient or required, excessive
reclusive
living apart from society
picayune
trivial, of little value
stark
harsh, grim, or desolate
respite
a delay or temporary rest
sanctimonious
making a false show of religious devotion
sullen
silently ill-humored
pompous
characterized by a display of importance, arrogant
prophetic
having the abilities of a prophet, to predict what will happen
regimen
a strict pattern of living
penchant
a strong inclination or liking
subsidy
a grant or contribution of money
proponent
a person who argues in favor of something
stringent
extremely strict or severe
partisan
influenced or controlled by a certain group
