vocab Flashcards
sullen
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
indefatigable
(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
bestow
confer or present (an honor, right, or gift).
ardent
enthusiastic or passionate
verdant
(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation.
decisive
settling an issue; producing a definite result
irreproachable
beyond criticism; faultless.
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time
sublime
of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
assuage
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.
virtuous
having or showing high moral standards.
loathe
feel intense dislike or disgust for.
sagacity
foresight, discernment, or keen perception; ability to make good judgments.
visage
a person’s face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features.
indolence
avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
ennui
a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
foreboding
fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
malice
the intention or desire to do evil; ill will
inhospitable
(of an environment) harsh and difficult to live in
dissipate
(with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear
jeer
make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.
incredulity
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.
peril
serious and immediate danger.
stigma
a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
