Vocab Set 7 Flashcards
appease
to placate; to soothe; to pacify; to lessen the anger or agitation of
arbitrary
random; lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
archaic
antiquated; obsolete; having passed its time of use or usefulness
clamorous
vocal; engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
dearth
shortage; lack; a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
explicable
explainable; answerable; capable of having the reason for or cause of determined
hyperbole
exaggeration; the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
immutable
unchangeable; not capable of changing or being changed
indefatigable
meticulous; relentless; showing no signs of weariness even after long hard effort
indolent
lazy; idle; not easily aroused to action or work
insular
narrow-minded; not broad or open in views or opinions
intransigent
stubborn; adament; sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
intrepid
courageous; brave; feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
irreverent
atheristical; not showing proper reverence for the holy or sacred
loathe
to hate; to dislike strongly