Thing Fall Apart Flashcards
improvident (adj):
not having or showing foresight; thoughtless
impending (adj):
about to happen; usually describes something dangerous
prowess (noun):
skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
improvident (adj): not having or showing foresight; thoughtless
impending (adj): about to happen; usually describes something dangerous
prowess (noun): skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
discerned (verb): perceived or recognized
imperious (adj): assuming power or authority without justification; domineering
emissary (noun): a person sent on a special mission; ambassador
capricious (adj): given to sudden changes in mood or behavior; fickle
contemptible (adj): despicable; worthless
dregs (noun): the remnants of a liquid left in a container, with any leftover sediments or grounds
malicious (adj): intending to do harm or evil
brusqueness (noun): a quick and slightly rude manner or way of speaking
benevolent (adj): well meaning, compassionate
plait (verb): to braid
repentant (adj): remorseful; expressing sincere regret
deftly (adv): in a way that is clever or quick in movement
arduous (adj): difficult and tiring; requiring strenuous effort
poignant: evoking a sharp sense of sadness or regret
taut (adj): stretched or pulled tight
disembodied (adj): separated from or existing without the body
feign (verb): to pretend to be affected by something; to fake
rebuked (verb): expressed sharp disapproval because of behavior
harbinger (noun): a person or thing that signals the approach of another
