Set 20 Flashcards
abreast
side by side and facing the same way
alongside or level with something
confound
cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations
mix up (something) with something else
digression
a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing
discrepancy
an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
duplicitous
deceitful
expedient
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral
fabricate
invent (something) in order to deceive
construct or manufacture (an industrial product), especially from prepared components
glum
looking or feeling dejected; orose
harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another / indicator
intrinsic
belonging naturally; essential
largesse
generosity n bestowing money or gifts upon others
libertine
a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles
a freethinker in matters of religion
malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official
manifest
show (a quality or feeling) by one’s acts or appearance; demonstrate
a document listing ship’s contents, cargo, passengers and crew for use of customs officers
modish
conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable
nascent
(especially of process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential
perennial
lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring
pious
devoutly religious
(of a hope) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled
providential
occurring at a favorable time; opportune
involving divine foresight or providence
prowess
skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
bravery in battle
schism
a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief
slander
make false and damaging statements about (someone)
stalwart
loyal reliable and hard-working
supplicate
ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly
terse
sparing in the use of words; abrupt
tirade
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
vanquish
defeat thoroughly / conquer
woeful
characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery
very bad; deplorable
