Vocab 10 and 11 Flashcards
Demur
Raise doubts or show reluctance
SYN: object, protest, take issue
Denounce
Publicly declare wrong or evil doings
SYN: condemn, criticise, attack, expose
Desiccation
Removal of moisture or make dry
SYN: dehydrate
Dilemma
A situation where a difficult decision has to be made
SYN: conflict, predicament, conundrum
Disparage
Regard of represent minimal worth
SYN: belittle, denigrate, depreciate
Dispel
Make something disappear
SYN: banish, dismiss, eliminate
Disperse
Spread over an area
SYN: scatter, distribute, disseminate
Dissolution
Closing/Shutting down of a group, assembly or partnership
SYN: conclusion, end, cessation
Divine
God-like, holy
SYN: angelic, seraphic
Docile
Submissive, ready to accept being controlled over
SYN: compliant, obedient, passive
Elapse
To pass or go by
SYN: proceed, progress, advanced
Elfin
In regards to a person, small and delicate with mischievous intent
SYN: elvish, elf-like, pixie-like
Embellish
To make something more attractive with details, bargaining tactic
SYN: decorate, elaborate, embroider, ornate
Embody
Tangible or visual form to an idea, feeling or quality
SYN: personify, incorporate, manifest
Emit
Produce and discharge something
SYN: release, let out, pour out
Emulate
To match or surpass an achievement or person by imitation
SYN: imitate, reproduce, mimic
Endure
Waiting through suffering
SYN: undergo, live through, experience, abide
Engulf
Surround or cover something completely
SYN: flood, deluge, swamp, swarm
Enrage
To make very angry
SYN: infuriate, madden, antagonise
Enrapture
Intense pleasure or joy towards
SYN: delight, charm, enchant, allure
