Quarter 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
Abomination n.
A very detestable act or practice; revulsion, disgust.
Browbeat v.
To overwhelm, or attempt to do so, by stern, haughty, or rude address or manner.
Chargin n.
Keen vexation, annoyance, or mortification, at one’s own failures or errors.
Decimate v.
To destroy a measurable or large proportion of; obliterate
Eloquent a.
Having the ability to express emotion or feeling with passionate, inspiring speech.
Fastidious a.
Hard to please.
Gastric a.
Of pertaining to, or near the stomach; related to food.
Hoodwink v.
To deceive or fool someone.
Impartial a.
Unbiased; fair
Jargon n.
Confused, unintelligible speech or highly technically speech.
Kinsfolk n.
Relatives; family
Lascivious a.
Lustful; inappropriate interest in sex
Malign v.
To speak evil of, especially to do falsely and severely; gossip
Nondescript a.
Indescribable; plain.
Obligatory a.
Binding in law or consience.
Palatial a.
Magnificent, especially a residence or building.
Query n.
A question; an inquiry.
Rebuff n.
A peremptory or unexpected rejection of advances or approaches; reject.
Sequester v.
to withdraw or remove from public (as a jury after a trial)
Thoroughbred a.
Bred from the best or purest blood or stock.
Ultimatum n.
A demand with conditions or consequences.
Vacillate v.
To waver.
Writhe v.
To twist the body, face, or limbs or as in pain of distress.
Yearling n.
A young animal past its first year and not yet two years old.
