Voab 7 Flashcards
Bucolic
Relati to pleasant aspects of the country side and country life
Inextricably
In a way that is impossible to disentangle or seperate
Desiccated
Having had all moisture removed; dried out
Lacking vitality or interest
Lithe
(Especially of a persons body) thin , supple and graceful
Edict
An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Ecclesiastical
Relating to the Christian church or it’s clergy
Grimacing
To make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way
Haranguing
Lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner
Mulish
Resembling or likened to a mule in being stubborn
Adroitly
In a clever or skilful way
Aghast
Filled with horror or shock
Riveted
Hold fast so as to make them incapable of movement
Audacious
Showing willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Showing an impudent lack or respect
Commensurate
Corresponding in size or degree; in proportions
Jubilation
A feeling of great happiness and triumph
Torrent
A fast or strong moving stream of water or other liquid.
And overwhelming outpouring (something, typically words)
Tenure
The conditions under which buildings or land are occupied
The holding of an office
Give (someone) a permanent post, especially as a teacher or lecturer
Ardor
Great enthusiasm or passion
Billowing
(Of fabric) Filled with air and swelling outwards
(Of smoke, cloud or steam) Moving or flowing outwards with an undulating motion
Furtive
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
Dexterous
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands
Voluminous
(Of clothes) Very loose or full; having much fabric
(Of writing) very lengthy and detailed
Inundate
Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
Flood
Impunity
Exemption from judgement or freedom from injurious consequences of action
Opine
Hold and state as one’s opinion
Raconteur
A person who tells anecdotes inaccurately skilful or amusing way
Gregarious
(Of a person) fond of company; sociable
(Of animals) living in flocks or loosely
organized communities
(Of plants) growing in open clusters or pure associations
Rapt
Completely fascinating or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Having been carried way bodily or transported to heaven
Idolatry
The worship of idols
Extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone
