New Vocab- List 6 Flashcards
1
Q
broach
A
start to discuss, approach
2
Q
deference
A
respect
3
Q
esoteric
A
obscure and difficult to understand
4
Q
hoary
A
old
5
Q
lavish
A
on a grand scale, wasteful
6
Q
obtuse
A
mentally dull
7
Q
portent
A
a warning sign, omen
8
Q
revere
A
worship
9
Q
tome
A
large book
10
Q
advocate
A
support
11
Q
brusque
A
blunt, abrupt
12
Q
defoliate
A
cause leaves to fall off
13
Q
espouse
A
promote, take-up, support
14
Q
hone
A
sharpen, increase, whet
15
Q
lax
A
careless, not strict
