Vocab 12 Flashcards
1
Q
Spartan
A
showing the indifference to comfort or luxury
2
Q
gadfly
A
an annoying person, especially one who provokes others into action by criticism.
3
Q
homage
A
special honor or respect shown publicly.
4
Q
spurn
A
reject with disdain or contempt
5
Q
pedigree
A
the recorded ancestry/genealogy
6
Q
pittance
A
small amount
7
Q
preposterous
A
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
8
Q
macabre
A
disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with death or injury
9
Q
farce
A
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay
10
Q
bombast
A
saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning
