Section Test 3 Flashcards
Sanction
approve
punish
Forlorn
abandoned, deserted, lonely
Intonation
inflection
Vociferous
clamorous, noisy
Spearhead
to lead; pioneer
Default
failure to fulfill an obligation; shirk
Contrive
create, devise
Garish
bright, showy
Begrudge
resent, yearn to posses; covet
Impervious
not allowing fluid to pass through; sealed
Accost
confront
Erroneous
wrong, incorrect
Magnanimous
generous, forgiving
Cacophony
din, racket
Fervent
passionate, zealous
Harangue
lengthy and aggressive speech; criticize
Piquant
sharp but appealing taste; zesty
Altruistic
unselfish
Dogmatic
opinionated
Redundant
unnecessary
Ponderous
slow and clumsy because of great weight
Deferential
respectful
Wrangle
long and complicated argument
Glutted
overfill, overload
Adroit
skillful in using hands and mind
Inoculation
vaccination