Vocab 11 Flashcards
attenuate
to make or become thin; to lessen the amount, force, or value of
behemoth
something or someone of enormous size or power
disinter
to remove from a grave or tomb; to dig up
impinge
to go beyond desirable or established limits; to encroach; to come into contact with, especially forcefully
multifarious
having many forms; varied, versatile
oxymoron
a combination of words that seem to be contradictory
plenitude
an ample amount; an abundance
postulate
to assume as a fact based on the best available evidence; something assumed to be self-evident; a fundamental principle
prevail
to prove superior in power or strength; to remain in effect or use; to be current or widespread
putrefy
to become rotten or decayed; giving off a foul odor
salubrious
beneficial to health or well-being
succulent
fresh and juicy
tundra
flat, treeless plains of the arctic regions
unequivocal
leaving no room for misunderstanding; unambiguous
vicissitudes
fluctuations in conditions; changes of fortune