Set 21 Flashcards
abject
(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree
(of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing
amicable
characterized by friendliness and absence of discord
animosity
string hostility
aver
state or assert to be the case
barrage
bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.
an artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power
cathartic
providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis
decipher
succeed in understanding, interpreting or identifying (something)
dispense
distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people
manage without or get rid of
eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
enthrall
capture the fascinated attention of
eradicate
destroy completely; put an end to
fledgling
a person or organization that is immature. inexperienced or underdeveloped
fortitude
courage in pain or adversity
fortuitous
happening by chance rather than intention / happening by a lucky chance; fortunate
goad
provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction
drive (an animal) with a spiked stick
imminent
about to happen
incontrovertible
not able to be denied or disputed
itinerant
travelling from place to place
magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
meritorious
deserving reward or praise
mutiny
an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers
paradoxical
seemingly absurd or self-contradictory
perseverance
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
render
provide or give (a service, help, etc)
cause to be or become; make
represent or depict artistically
covertly send ( a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect) for interrogation abroad; subject to extraordinary rendition
melt down (fat) in order to clarify
cover (stone or brick) with a coat of plaster
repertoire
a stock of plays, dances or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform
a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses
resilient
(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
(of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed
resolute
admirably purposeful, determined and unwavering
supple
bending and moving easily and gracefully
flexible
valor
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
