Sadlier 13 Flashcards
to encourage, assist, aid, support (especially in something wrong or unworthy)
abet
to affirm, declare confidently
aver
noisy in a coarse, offensive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense
blatant
to rbing up or begin to talk about; to announce, introduce; to break the surface of the water, etc.
broach
to support, prop up, strengthen; a supporting stucture
buttress
noisy revelry or merrymaking (heavy drinking)
carousal
to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, etc.; to arrange in order for some specific purpose
collate
an expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judments, especially in the fine arts
connoisseur
deeply unhappy or defected; without hope, beyond consolation
disconsolate
to weigh down or burden (w/ difficulties); to fill up, block, hinder
encumber
to promote trouble or rebellion; to apply warm liquids to, warm
foment
frightful, horrible, ghastly
grisly
relating to hercules; characterized by great strength; very hard to do in the sense of requiring unusual strength
herculean
showing no feeling or emotion; inanimate; motionless
impassive
unfavorable, unlucky, suggesting bad luck for the future
inauspicious
unquestionable, beyond dispute
incontrovertible
puzled, not knowing what to do, at a loss
nonplussed
suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time
opportune
abundantly producitve; abundant, profuse
prolific
a reply to a reply, especially from the defendant in a legal suit
rejoinder
