Set 4 Flashcards
inexorable
(adj) inflexible; unyielding
indolent
(adj) habitually lazy or idle
ford
(v) to cross a body of water by wading
fatuous
(adj) stupid; foolishly self-satisfied
usury
(n) the practice of lending money at exorbitant rates
anodyne
(n) something that calms or soothes pain
aggrandize
(v) to increase in power, influence, and reputation
affected
(adj) phony; artificial
abate
(v) to reduce in amount, degree, or severity
abase
(v) to humble; to disgrace
neophyte
(n) novice, beginner
nascent
(adj) starting to develop; coming into existence
mirth
(n) frivolity; gaiety; laughter
militate
(v) to operate against, work against
malediction
(n) a curse; a wish of evil upon another
salubrious
(adj) healthful
enumerate
(v) to count, list, or itemize
dilatory
(adj) intending to delay
diffident
(adj) lacking self-confidence
credulous
(adj) too trusting; gullible
supplant
(v) to replace another by force; to take the place of
stolid
(adj) unemotional; lacking sensitivity
caustic
(adj) biting in wit
catholic
(adj) universal; broad and comprehensive
