Section 5 Flashcards
Noun
A great difference
Disparity
Adjective
Having or showing an excessive willingness to help others
Servile
Verb
Make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features
Embellish
Adjective
Intricate, complex
Florid
Adjective
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
Opulent
Adjective
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Poignant
Noun
The quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance
Ebullience
Adjective
Expressing feelings of gratitude
Effusive
Adjective
Outstandingly bad; shocking
Egregious
Adjective
Conspicuously or obviously offensive
Flagrant
Adjective
Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
Frenetic
Adjective
Conducive to success; favorable
Auspicious
Adjective
Well meaning and kindly
Benevolent
Adjective
Gentle; kindly
Benign
Adjective
Hesitating or doubting
Dubious