Set 59 Flashcards
1
Q
Gauntlet
A
A heavy glove used to protect the hand and wrist
2
Q
Tenacious
A
Determined and sticking firmly to something
3
Q
Bereft
A
1) not having or lacking something
2) Feeling great sadness after someone has died; grieving
4
Q
Vivacious
A
Happy and lively in an attractive way
5
Q
Luminous
A
Producing or reflecting light especially in the dark
6
Q
Winsome
A
Charming and attractive in a simple childlike way
7
Q
Gallant
A
1) brave and heroic
2) polite
8
Q
Contrite
A
Very sorry
9
Q
Envelop
A
Completely surround or wrap up
10
Q
Penultimate
A
The last but one ;next to last
11
Q
Intrusive
A
1) make someone interested or curios
2) a secret plan
12
Q
Refuge
A
A safe place
13
Q
Ravenous
A
Extremely hungry
14
Q
Grotesque
A
Repulsive and ugly
15
Q
Flee
A
Run away from a place or situation of danger
