vocab 11 Flashcards
bacchanalia
noun
a roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and reverly.
seethe
verb
to be in a state of agitation (often used with “with”)
indelible
adjective
that which cannot be removed, washed away, or erased; something unforgettable or lasting.
imminent
adjective
ready to take place; especially hangingthreateningly over one’s head
marauder
noun
one who raids in search of plunder
insensate
adjective
lacking humane feeling; brutal
breach
noun
violation of a law, obligation, or standard; a break or rupture
toady
noun
one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors
rabble
noun
a disorganized or disorderly crowd of people o collection of items
insinuate
verb
to suggest or hint slyly
gleam
noun
subdued or partially blocked light
connoisseur
noun
an expert; especially one who understands the details, techniques, or principles of an art
duress
noun
compulsion by threat or force; coercion (often used with “under”)
torrent
noun
a rushing, abundant, and unceasing stream of anything
keister
noun
buttocks
unbridled
adjective
not controlled or restrained
veritable
adjective
being truly or very much so
bona fide
adjective
made in goof faith without fraud or deceit/trickery
pulverized
adjective
reduced (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles
zenith
noun
the highest point; a culminating point of prosperity, influence, or greatness.