Unit 1: Romatic Unit Real Definitions Flashcards
Avarice
Noun
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Assuage
Verb
to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
Lecherous
Adjective
having or showing offensive or excessive sexual desire
Covetous
Adjective
Having or showing a great desire to posses something, typically something belonging to someone else.
Duplicity
Noun
deceitfulness; double-dealing
Vigilant
Adjective
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
Musing
Noun
A period of reflection or though
Wanton
Adjective
(Of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked
Tawdry
Adjective
Showy but cheap and of poor quality
Excavation
Noun
The action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site.
Ethereal
Adjective
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Impervious
Adjective
Unable to be affected by
Detriment
Noun
The state of being harmed or damaged
Sublime
Adjective
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Superfluous
Adjective
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough