vocab 17 Flashcards
aperture
an opening or hole
cache
a hiding or storage place
combustible
capable of catching fire or burning
delegate
a person appointed to act on behalf of others
to assign or entrust to another
inclement
stormy
harsh
indelible
not able to be erased
permanent
malady
a sickness or unhealthy condition
memoir
an account based on the author’s personal experiences
paramount
most important
rectify
to correct
requisite
required
squeamish
easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach
tract
an area of land or water
tribulation
great trouble
vignette
a short sketch that provides a clear picture
bonus word q
quixotic
when someone tries the make an impossible dream come true
bonus word r
raucous
whenever someone is loud, noisy, and harsh sounding
bonus word s
scintillate
whenever someone or something sparkles, twinkles, or gives off light
