Vocab test Flashcards
contemplate
to think about for some time
agitate
to disturb or trouble
deprive
not allow to have or to take away
desolate
empty; alone
infer
to conclude something from reasoning
shun
deliberately avoid somebody
humane
showing the better aspects of the human character, especially kindness and compassion
imprudent
showing no care or judgment
privation
lacking in basic life necessities (food, housing, etc.)
pernicious
causing great harm, destruction, or death
profligate
extremely extravagant or wasteful
debase
to reduce to somebody in status, significance, or moral worth
lax
not strict or careful enough
ineffable
unable to be expressed in words
presumptuous
inconsiderate, disrespectful, or overconfident, especially in doing
something when not entitled or qualified to do it