vocab Flashcards
equivocate
use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
hieroglyphics
writing consisting of hieroglyphs.
larceny
theft of personal property.
ponderous
slow and clumsy because of great weight.
retention
the continued possession, use, or control of something.
timorous
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or an of confidence.
alleviate
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
cacophony
a harsh discordant mixture of sounds.
exasperated
intensely irritated and frustrated.
denounce
publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
ignominy
public shame or disgrace.
lithe
thin supply and graceful (especially of a persona body)
omniscient
having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight.
pragmatist
a person who is guided more by practical considerations than by ideals.
saccharin
excessively sweet or sentimental.