Vocab List 11 Flashcards
happening, arriving, existing, or performed before the proper, usual, or intended time
premature
to cause (a person or thing) to seem little or less
belittle
marked by impartiality : unbiased
indifferent
amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
ludicrous
continuing or following without interruption : unceasing
incessant
kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of
decimate
to do away with as completely as if by pulling up by the roots
eradicate
to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
mitigate
the quality or state of making provision for the future; frugal, saving
providence
to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to; to restore to an original or new state
rejuvenate
lacking any obvious principle of organization
haphazard
something that is based on another source
derivative
devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted; joyless, disconsolate, and sorrowful through or as if through separation from a loved one
desolate
to make productive use of : utilize; to make use of meanly or unfairly for one’s own advantage;
Noun: Deed or act
exploit
high, tall, towering
lofty
to lower in grade, rank, or status : demote; to bring to low esteem or decline of good reputation
degrade
remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
residual
one that serves merely for wages; serving merely for pay or sordid advantage
mercenary
serving as an introduction; introductory
prefatory
to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
castigate
feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
indignant
friendly, sociable, and generally agreeable
amiable
so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention
negligible
painfully affecting the feelings : piercing; evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
poignant
