Small miracles Flashcards
Diametrically
Completely directed
“Two diametrically opposed views”
Probing
Inquiring closely into something
“He wouldn’t stop probing me”
Infirm
Not physically or mentally strong
“Caring for the infirm”
Doting
Extremely and uncritically fond of someone
“Her doting husband”
Idyllic
Extremely happy, peaceful and picturesque
“In an idyllic setting”
Placid
Not easily upset or excited
“He’s placid around guests”
Ferret out
To discover by searching very carefully
“I haven’t managed to ferret out where he lives yet”
Valiant
Processing or showing courage or determination
“His valiant efforts didn’t change anything”
Converge
Come together from different directions and meet
“The two roads converge”
Battered
Damaged by age and repeated use
“I don’t want to drive your battered car”
Aloft
Up in or into the air
“She held her glass aloft”
