vocab Flashcards
accrue
to accumulate, gather, or grow usually over time
ascertain
to determine
atypical
unusual or abnormal
buffeted
to strike repeatedly; afflict or harm over a period of time
circumvent
to get around, outwit, avoid
contentious
controversial or likely to cause a heated argument
covert
secret, concealed
defer
to postpone or delay; give away or listen to someone else
disparage
to degrade, belittle, insult
enthralling
captivating, fascinating
gravity
seriousness or importance
indignant
angry as a result of something unfair or unjust
insidious
treacherous or dangerous, basically gossip ( Hamilton )
legacy
the long-lasting impact of a persons life or events/actions that took place in the past.
methodical
done in a regular, systematic way
mitigate
to make less harsh
replicate
to repeat/copy or duplicate
skewed
distorted or misaligned
succinct
briefly and clearly expressed
unsung
not celebrated or praised
venerate
to honor or respect highly
versatile
having many uses
vivid
producing bright, distinct, clear images
vulnerable
in danger of physical or emotional harm or attack
wane
to decrease in size, degree or power
