Night List Two Flashcards
Hooligan
Noun: hoodlum
Altruistic
Adjective: selfless, generous
Altruism(noun) altruistically(adverb)
Sanctity
Noun: holiness, saintliness, sacredness
Antonym-sanctimonious
Sanctify(verb)
Queue
Noun: a line in rank or order
Verb: to form a line
Refuge
Noun: a safe shelter
Synonym-asylum
Imperceptibly
Adverb: so slight that it is barely seen
Imperceptibility(noun) imperceptible(adjective)
Gallows
Noun: wooden structure used for hangings
Raucous
Adjective: loud and rowdy
Raucously(adverb) raucousness(noun)
Lamentation
Noun: the act of mourning or expressing sorrow
Lament(verb)
Annihilate
Verb: to completely destroy
Annihilation(noun) annihilative(adjective)
Automatons
Noun: robot, acting without thinking
Bereaved
Adjective: greatly saddened
Bereavement(noun) bereave(verb)
Encumbrance
Noun: a burden or hindrance
Semblance
Noun: bearing a resemblance to
Semblant(adjective)
Apathy
Noun: emotionless
Antonym-ardor, fervor
Apathetic(adjective)