"The Necklace" "The Most Dangerous Game" Vocab. Flashcards
Finesse
Noun) skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation.
Syn. Refinement, delicacy
Incessant
Adjective) non stop, without ending.
Syn. Endless, constant
Odious
Adjective) describes something that deserves hatred.
Syn. Despicable, detestable, abominable
Nocturnal
Adjective) describes something that is active at night.
Palpable
Adjective) able to be felt.
Syn. Perceptible
Tangible
Adjective) describes something that has substance or reality; it is capable of being touched or identified.
Syn. Touchable or real
Disarming
Adjective) describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust.
Syn. Sweet or endearing
Analytical
Adjective)describes someone or something that is skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examines their relationship.
Syn. Logical
Futile
Adjective) describes something that has no result or effect.
Syn. Ineffective
Condone
Adjective)to forgive, overlook, or allow in offense.
Syn. Disregard