vocab 1 Flashcards
propriety
the state of conforming to society’s standards of good behavior
pallor
an extremely, unhealthily pale appearance
ascetic
characterized by severe self-denial and discipline.
a person who practices self-denial and discipline.
foliage
leaves!! (collectively)
antipathy
a DEEP dislike or HATEED of somebody/thing.
eulogy
a speech praising someone, usually at their funeral.
ouch
inopportune
occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.
inclement
unpleasant weather (stormy or cold).
not that stormy or cold is unpleasant to me but whatever I didn’t make up this word
grievous
something bad that is very serious and severe
zenith
the highest point of something.
edifice
an extremely big, often imposing building.
portent
a warning or sign that something, particularly a calamity, will happen.
ignominy
a public disgrace or disgraceful behavior.
labyrinthine
like a labyrinth or a maze, very irregular and confusing
decorum
proper behavior, etiquette, keeping good propriety.
