random2 Flashcards
appealing but imperceptibly harmful, seductive
insidious
refusing to compromise, often on an extreme opinion
intransigent
stubbornly established by habit
inveterate
sluggish from fatigue or weakness
languid
the generous giving of lavish gifts
largess
displaying a lack of moral or legal restraints
licentious
a destructive whirlpool which rapidly sucks in objects
maelstrom
a curse
malediction
weakly sentimental
maudlin
having a lying, false character
mendacious
a small amount of something
modicum
the lowest point of something
nadir
(v) talk casually, especially about unimportant matters; chatter.
(n) a casual and leisurely conversation
natter
someone who is young or inexperienced
neophyte
unyielding to persuasion or moral influences
obdurate
to render incomprehensible
obfuscate
instilling hatred or intense displeasure
odious
characterized by rich abundance verging on ostentation
opulent
the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress.
ostentation
to reduce the severity of
palliate
small in quantity
paucity