Unit 7 Vocabulary Flashcards
The _________ clothing and conduct of the Puritans expressed their humility.
austere
From them I learned that purely _________ acts can require as much hard work as a nine-to-five job.
beneficent
The rescued captives were weak from hunger and ____________ in appearance.
cadaverous
He ___________ a savory stew with fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden.
concoct
We feel that the positions of our representative show a __________ indifference to our problems.
crass
Every time a new rule is introduced in a popular sport, there are fans who say it will _________ the game.
debase
The search continues for the vandals who _____________ the cemetery.
desecrate
They hoped to __________ him with an unexpected question, but he was well prepared.
disconcert
In how many stories, I wonder, does an ambitious villain become the victim of ____________ plans?
grandiose
Feel free to ignore the ____________ details, provided that you know exactly which ones they are.
inconsequential
His uncle paid a fine for his __________ of the local recycling regulations.
infraction
I had hoped to _________________ her anger by offering an apology.
mitigate
The commanding officer warned his troops not to ____________ the conquered city.
In Europe during the Dark Ages, ___________ and murder became facts of life.
pillage
He would _________ endlessly about the past but say nothing useful about our present dilemma.
prate
The clerk was so __________ in obeying court rules that I had to remind him why I was there.
punctilious
