Vocab Ch. 9-12 Flashcards
Antiquity
- The ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages.
2. The quality of great age.
Allure
The power to attract or charm.
Appraise
- To estimate the value of.
2. To form a judgement of.
Cleave
- To cling or be faithful to.
2. To split with force or a sharp instrument.
Depreciate
To make or become less in value.
Facet
- Any of the small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting.
- One side or many aspects of something.
Facsimile
An exact copy.
Impervious
- Incapable of being penetrated.
2. Not affected or disturbed by.
Nondescript
Hard to describe due to lack of distinctive qualities or features.
Quandary
A state of being in doubt about what to do.
Repose
- To lie at rest.
2. To place in some person or group.
Scintillate
v. To flash or sparkle.
adj. Lively and witty.
Scrutinize
To examine with great care.
Synthetic
Not naturally produced, made by artificial processes.
Transmute
To change the form or appearance of.
Amputate
To cut off a body part, especially by surgery.
Aptitude
A natural talent.
Beneficiary
One who benefits or gains an advantage from something.
Boon
A welcome gift or blessing.
Commiserate
To feel or express sorrow for.
Garner
To collect, acquire, gather, or obtain.
Gratis
Free of charge.
Incapacitate
To make helpless or incapable.
Inception
The beginning of an action or process.