Vocab 4 Flashcards
Relish
Enjoyment of it delight of something; to spice something up
Affliction
Something that causes pain or suffering
Purge
To remove people from an area; to cause something to leave the body.
Gorge
Something to do with a throat, especially choking, stomach, eating an excessive amount of food.
Infamous
Well known for being bad; having a bad reputation.
Cower
To move back, bend your body away in fear.
Taut
Very tight from being pulled or stretched; tense
Personable
Friendly and pleasant
Accrue
To increase in value over time; grow slowly; to come as a direct result.
Malady
A disease or illness
Harbor
A place of safety and comfort; to hold something
Congregation
People who attend a religious service; group of people.
Disdain
A feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you don’t think deserves respect.
Entreaty
A serious request; plea
Lament
To mourn, wail, regret strongly