Unknown Words Flashcards
Sequentially
characterized by regular sequence of parts.
following; subsequent
Brevity
shortness of time or duration; briefness
Somnolent
sleepy; drowsy
Sedulous
diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous
Detritus
any disintegrated material; debris
Rapturous
full of, feeling, or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight
Vivacious
lively; animated.
Indictment
Law. a formal accusation initiating a criminal case, presented by a grand jury and usually required for felonies and other serious crimes
Anecdote
a short account of a particular incident or event
Cowardice
lack of courage to face danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.
Intangible
not definite or clear to the mind.
Laxity
the state or quality of being lax; looseness
Encumbered
to burden or weigh down
Paradox
a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth
Indignant
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting