thinktank vocabulary list #1 Flashcards
1
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salient
A
important, prominent
2
Q
harbinger
A
forerunner, sign of something
3
Q
physiognomy
A
facial features, expression
4
Q
enervate
A
to weaken, drain of energy
5
Q
susceptible
A
vulnerable
6
Q
phlegmatic
A
unexcited, not easily roused to action
7
Q
fraudulence
A
dishonesty, deception
8
Q
suggestible
A
open, easily influenced
9
Q
luminescence
A
emission of light
10
Q
grotto
A
a cave
11
Q
fetter
A
chain, restrain
12
Q
extempore
A
done without preparation
13
Q
connoisseur
A
expert, tasteful judge
14
Q
jaunt
A
a pleasurable journey
15
Q
preempt
A
prevent through anticipation, seize
16
Q
endemic
A
inherent, native
17
Q
chastise
A
rebuke, reprimand
18
Q
judicious
A
done with wise judgment
19
Q
coddle
A
treat in an indulgent and overprotective way
20
Q
demise
A
failure, death
