Vocab 28.2 Flashcards
coy
adj. bashful; shy; quiet; pretending to be shy
covert
adj. concealed or disguised; not openly practiced
debase
v. to make lower in value, quality, or character
demolish
v. to break down; to tear down
diverse
adj. of different kind; varied
b. diversity
divination
n. foretelling the future
drab
adj. dull or dreary; monotonous
earnest
adj. showing deep sincerity; serious
egalitarian
adj. of the belief that all people should have equal rights
flourish
v. to blossom; to grow vigorously; to prosper
garble
v. to confuse or mix up so as to be misleading or incomprehensible
gaunt
adj. thin and bony; appearing exhausted
grandeur
n. magnificence; splendor
gripe
v. to complain constantly or naggingly
hale
adj. vigorous and healthy
harry
v. to raid; torment or worry; harass
horde
n. a group of people; a large crowd
ignoramus
n. an ignorant and stupid person
inane
adj. meaningless; not important; stupid
n. inanity
inclement
adj. harsh; severe (usually of weather)