Verbal FC (5) Flashcards
Autocrat
A ruler with absolute power; dictator
Allege
To declare; assert without proof
Blithe
Joyful
Clamor
A loud outcry; uproar
Cryptic
Having a hidden or ambiguous meaning; mysterious; baffling
Despondent
Lacking in hope; dejected
Dispersion
A spreading or scattering out
Emaciated
Very thin
Eulogy
Spoken or written praise, especially of the recently deceased
Exuberant
Full of high spirits
Foreshadow
Indicate or suggest beforehand
Gratuitous
Without cause or justification; uncalled-for
Inconspicuous
Hard to see or perceive; attracting little attention; not striking
Listless
Indifferent due to illness or sadness
Opaque
Not letting light pass through; not transparent or translucent; hard to understand
Precarious
Uncertain; insecure
Resilient
Recovering strength, spirits, good humor; bendable
Scrutinize
To look at very carefully; examine closely
Succulent
Full of juice; juicy
Vigilant
Staying watchful and alert to danger or trouble