Vocab Set 10 Flashcards
abreast
beside
confound
to confuse
digression
a tangent; a departure from the subject under consideration
discrepancy
difference; the quality or state of being different
duplicitous
deceptive; given to or marked by cheating and deception
expedient
prudent; tactical; wise; suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
fabricate
to produce; to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
glum
bleak; somber; causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
harbinger
**herald; forerunner; precursor; **one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another
intrinsic
inherent; integral; being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
largesse
gift; something given to someone without expectation of a return
libertine
corrupt; degraded; having or showing lowered moral character or standards
malfeasance
misconduct; wrongdoing; improper or illegal behavior
manifest
evident; apparent; not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
minute
detailed; thorough; including many small descriptive features