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