UNIT 9 Flashcards
vacillate
to swing from one course of action to another
(changing of opinions)
lassitude
listlessness; torpor; weariness; fatigue
myriad
an extremely large number/ amount
garrulous
very talkative; loquacious
noxious
physically or mentally destructive, or harmful to human beings (harmful to health)
accost
to approach and speak boldly or aggressively as with a demand or request
beatific
displaying or imparting joy
nuance
subtle variation in color, meaning, or some other quality
quagmire
a difficult or precarious situation or predicament
somber
dark, dull, gloomy, grave, serious
unawares
by surprise, unexpectedly
suffrage
the right to vote
cloister
a tranquil, secluded place
docile
yielding to supervision, easily taught, obedient
surfeit
an excessive amount
aloof
distant, reserved
harrowing
extremely disturbing and frightening
chronic
continuing for a long time
accentuate
to highlight or emphasize
incongruous
not appropriate, unfitting, incompatible
