Unit 1 Flashcards
Opulence
(Noun): an abundance of wealth
Affinity
(Noun): a natural liking (for a person or thing)
Unassailable
(Adjective): unable to be attacked; undeniable
Supplant
(Verb): to take the place of (through force)
Morose
(Adjective): gloomy disposition; ill-humored person or mood
Nonchalance
(Noun): cool indifference or a lack of concern
Stoic
(Adjective): free from passion; unmoved by joy or grief
Voracious
(Adjective): craving or consuming large quantities of food; exceedingly eager
Coalesce
(Verb): to grow together or combine; unite
Decadence
(Noun): excessive self-indulgence; moral decay
Exuberance
(Noun): overwhelming joy or enthusiasm
Parsimonious
(Adjective): frugal or stingy; not willing to spend money
Prodigal
(Adjective): spending money recklessly
Surreptitious
(Adjective): secret or unauthorized; stealthy
Writhe
(Verb): to twist about; squirm (as in pain)