unit 19/20 Flashcards
ludicrous
so unbelievable as to seem ridiculous
allude
to mention without getting into detail
collusion
a secret agreement for wrong or unlawful purposes
interlude
period between two events or scenes
derisive
treating with ridicule; scornful
risible
drawing laughter or amusement; ridiculous
felicitous
perfectly suitable; appropriate
infelicitous
unfortunate; unhappy
felicity
happiness; bliss
stigent
tightly limiting; severe
stricture
a limit or restraint
prestige
recognition or respect from others
constrain
to hold in or keep back by force; confine
abstruse
difficult to grasp or learn
obtrusive
drawing attention to oneself in a negative way; unpleasantly noticeable
intrusive
forcing into without invitation; inappropriately personal
rectify
to put straight; correct or adjust
incorrigible
not capable of being made better; habitually wicked
rectitude
good moral character; ethical quality
adroit
skillful and clever