sl Flashcards
heterodox
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
morbid
characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, esp. death and disease
affliction
something that causes pain or suffering
constrained
severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of
auspicious
showing or suggesting that future success is likely
edifice
a large or massive structure
pertained
to belong as a part, member, accessory, or product
effectual
producing or able to produce a desired effect
eminent
standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted
demeanor
behavior toward others : outward manner
capricious
governed or characterized by caprice
ignominy
deep personal humiliation and disgrace
importunate
troublesomely urgent
calamity
a state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss
inimical
being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
lurid
causing horror or revulsion
appalled
obsolete
solace
to give comfort to in grief or misfortune
transgressions
an act, process, or instance of transgressing
premeditated
characterized by fully conscious willful intent and a measure of forethought and planning
sagacity
the quality of being sagacious
amenable
liable to be brought to account
mien
air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality
infer
to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
heterogeneous
consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents
