Reading Vocabulary Flashcards
Irrevocable
not capable of being changed
Reprieve
a relief from harm or discomfort
Infernal
very bad or unpleasant
Delude
be honest with; bluff
Reminisce
recall the past
Pompous
having or showing the attitude of people
Sentimental
based on showing or resulting from feelings or emotions rather than reason or part
Fanciful
coming from the imagination
Ironic
using words that mean the opposite of what you really think; especially in order to be funny
Pessimistic
having or showing lack of hope for the future
Weariness
lack of strength
Apathy
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
Reverberate
a long or continuing effect
Vehement
marked by extreme intensity of emotions
Tumult
violent agitation
Inconspicuous
not prominent or readily noticeable
Quagmire
a soft, wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
Eloquence
powerful and effective language
Tedium
dullness owing to length or slowness
Obscurity
an unimportant; not well standing
Falter
walking hesitantly as if about to give away
Subsequent
following in time or order
Revulsion
intense aversion
Solemn
dignified and somber in manner or character
