Vocab 2-2 Flashcards
acme;
highest point
allusion;
a casual mention
antithesis;
opposite or contrasting thought or idea
balm;
something soothing to the mind, and comforting
breach;
a gap; a violation; to break
circumspect;
cautions; careful
contiguous;
touching at an edge or boundary
defunct;
inactive; not functioning; lifeless
diminutive;
small; miniature
embellish;
to improve or expand by adding ornament or detail
euphemism;
agreeable word or phrase used in place of a harsh or distasteful one
fidelity;
faithfulness; accuracy; integrity
grizzled;
gray or partly gray
imminent
about to happen; on the verge of taking place; nearing
incarcerate;
to imprison; to lock up in a jail
inane;
lacking sense or meaning; silly; foolish
introverted;
withdrawn into oneself; self-absorbed; secretive
legacy;
an inheritance; a gift made by a last will; something left behind
malaise;
feeling of physical or mental uneasiness or weakness
morose;
gloomy; sad
