OFTM 25-35 Flashcards
Agony
Extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering
Abyss
a deep, immeasurable space gulf, or cavity
Retreating
the act of withdrawing, as into safety or privacy
Crisis
A dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a person’s life.
authorities
Persons having the legal power to make and enforce the law
intimidating
To force into or deter from some action by inducing fear.
routinely
a customary or regular course of procedure.
phenomenal
highly extraordinary, exceptional.
Gullible
easily deceived or cheated.
locusts
any of several grasshoppers of the family Acridities, having short antennae and commonly migrating in swarms that strip the vegetation from large areas.
loathing
strong dislike or disgust; intense aversion.
deadpan
displaying no emotional or personal involvement.
delirious
wild with excitement, enthusiasm.
invincible
incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.
sputters
to make explosive popping or sizzling sounds.