Vocab (1 & 2) Flashcards
1
Q
Legitimate
A
Lawful
He is the legitimate king
2
Q
Exempt
A
Release
He is exempt from paying taxes
3
Q
Onslaught
A
Attack
We survived another onslaught from the enemy
4
Q
Cavort
A
Make merry
The kittens love cavorting in the tall grass
5
Q
adulterated
A
made impure
That is the UNadulterated truth
6
Q
Edifying
A
Uplifting (edifice-building)
That sermon was a very edifying experience
7
Q
Muse
A
Meditate
In his spare time, he likes to muse on the meaning of life
8
Q
Coalesce
A
Unite
The team has coalesced into an effective unit
9
Q
Deluge
A
Flood (literally and figuratively)
She was deluged with self doubt
10
Q
Emphatic
A
forceful
He emphatically denied the charge
11
Q
Palpitate
A
Throb
12
Q
Matron
A
Married woman
13
Q
Reticent
A
Reluctant to talk
He’s reticent about the car crash
