unit 8? Flashcards
abut
(v.) to join at one end or be next to
avail
(v.) to be of use or benefit (n.) use, benefit, or value
crony
(n.) a very close friend , pal, chum, buddy
cryptic
(adj.) puzzling, mystifying, or enigmatic
divergent
(adj.) going in different directions; different from each other
enmity
(n.) hatred, ill-will
fervent
(adj.) very earnest, emotional, passionate; extremely hot
gaunt
(adj.) thin and bony, starved looking; bare
infiltrate
(v.) to pass through or gain entrance to gradually or stealthily
nullify
to make of no value or consequence
perceptible
capable of being grasped by the senses or mind
plummet
(v.) to plunge straight down (n.) a
weight fastened yo a line
proclaim
to declare publicly
proxy
substitute
rankle
to cause anger, irritation
stint
(v.) to limit or be sparing (n.) a limit or restriction
stoical
not showing feeling in response to pleasure or pain
unflagging
tireless