Part 6 Vocab Flashcards
Abridged
shorten (a book, movie, speech, or other text) without losing the sense
Adamant
refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind
Alluded
suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at
Antithesis
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
Contorted
twist or bend out of its normal shape.
Copiously
abundant in supply or quantity
Disgruntled
angry or dissatisfied.
Fatigued
cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted
Generated
cause (something, especially an emotion or situation) to arise or come about.
Incessantly
without interruption; constantly
Incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
Indulging
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
Irreparable
(of an injury or loss) impossible to rectify or repair.
Paradox
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true
Premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
Repercussions
an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Resolute
admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
Resurgence
an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Scourging
clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent.
Serpentined
move or lie in a winding path or line
Sustained
continuing for an extended period or without interruption.
Unflappable
having or showing calmness in a crisis
Unwavering
steady or resolute; not wavering
Waned
(of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.
