Vocab Flashcards
fractious
irritable; quarrelsome (adj)
supercilious
arrogant; disdainful (adj)
wan
pallid; feeble (adj)
desolate
barren; lifeless (adj)
interpose
to intrude; to intervene (verb)
apathetic
indifferent; unresponsive (adj)
languid
sluggish; listless (adj)
hauteur
arrogance; haughtiness (noun)
erroneous
characterized by error; mistaken (adj)
prodigality
extravagance; lavish spending (noun)
impetuous
impulsive; rash (adj)
din
loud, continued noise (noun)
convivial
sociable; of good company (adj)
denizen
inhabitant; resident (noun)
punctilious
precise; concerned with specific details (adj)
juxtaposition
the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side to compare, contrast, or to create an interesting effect (noun)
rout
a disastrous defeat (noun)
reproach
to express disappointment or displeasure (verb)
obstinate
stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion (adj)
exult
to be extremely joyful; to rejoice (verb)
laudable
praiseworthy; commendable (adj)
insidious
having a gradual and cumulative effect; subtle (adj)
portentous
foreshadowing a coming event; ominous (adj)
inviolate
safe from violation or injury (adj)
