VOCAB 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Brunt
A
- The worst part of something
- The main or most powerful impact of something
2
Q
Exalt
A
- To glorify or praise, hold someone in high regard
- To raise someone’s status, rank, or position
3
Q
Spurious
A
False, fake
4
Q
Fortnight
A
A period of two weeks
5
Q
Dexterous
A
Displaying or having skillfulness, especially with the use of hands
6
Q
Egregious
A
Outstandingly, evidently, or extraordinarily bad
7
Q
Magnanimous
A
Showing kindness, generosity, or forgiveness towards someone who is an enemy, rival, or one who treats you badly
8
Q
Edifice
A
A large/massive structure or building
9
Q
Garrulous
A
Loquacious but on trivial matters; excessively talkative about things that are not important
10
Q
Multifarious
A
Having many aspects, types, or facets
11
Q
Travesty
A
(n.) An offensive, absurd, or distorted misrepresentation of something
(v.) To falsely represent
