Vocab Group 23 Flashcards
existing in one from birth; inborn; native
Innate
extremely hungry; famished
Ravenous
favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate
Auspicious
the names or terms comprising a set or system
Nomenclature
to touch the forehead to the ground while kneeling, as an act of worship, reverence, apology, etc., especially in former Chinese custom
Kowtow
produced or shaped by beating with a hammer, as iron or silver articles
Wrought
not meant to be taken seriously or literally
Facetious
obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained
Contrived
a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
Motif
everyday language; the way people really talk with each other
Vernacular
a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name
Pseudonym
(of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice
Ostentatious
a riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words
Conundrum
an elaborate or complicated procedure
Rigmarole
to satisfy to the full
Satiate
to improve or beautify by adding detail or ornament; adorn
Embellishment
open to discussion or debate; debatable; doubtful
Moot
to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive
Endeavor
to provide suitably; supply
Accommodate
an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another
Congratulations
