Set 29 Flashcards
propitious
giving or indicating a good chance of success
favorable
ominous
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
threatening
inauspicious
detente
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
outlandish
looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar
abscond
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft
run away
flee
imbroglio
an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation
languish
weaken, deteriorate, waste away, be disregarded, experience hardship
nimble
quick and light in movement or action
agile
(of the mind) quick to comprehend
prurient
having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters
bawdy
dealing with sexual matters in a comical way
humorously indecent
croon
hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
aspersion
an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something
nadir
the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization
dowdy
(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman)
sadistic
deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others
echelon
level, rank, position (MILITARY)
depose
remove from office suddenly and forcefully
(LAW) testify to or give (evidence) on oath, typically in a written
statement
apogee
the highest point in the development of something; a climax or culmination
ennui
a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
collude
cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others
conviction
declaration (or pronouncement) of guilt, sentence, judgement
a firmly held belief, the quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says
conflagration
an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property
chagrin
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
contretemps
a minor dispute or disagreement
an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence
commiserate
offer sympathy to, be moved by, condole with
zenith
the time at which something is most powerful or successful
fulcrum
the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation
expatiate
speak or write at length or in detail
jocund
cheerful and lighthearted
fraught
(fraught with) (of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable)
causing or affected by anxiety or stress
