Vocab Test 4 Flashcards
Decorum
N. Rightness, suitability
Tranquil
Adj. calm, quiet, still
Conviction
N. Strong belief
Chaos
N. Disorder of matter and space; supposed to have existed before the ordered universe
Aversion
N. Object arousing an intense dislike
Absolve
V. Pardon; free from guilt
Dilapidated
Adj. in disrepair
Sublime
Adj. noble; majestic
Superfluous
Adj. excessive; not necessary
Magnanimity
N. Generosity
Expedient
N. Resource
Alacrity
N. Speed
Perpetual
Adj. lasting forever
Surmised
V. Guessed; concluded
Eternity
N. Time without beginning or ending
Interposed
V. Came between
Affliction
N. Anything causing pain or distress
Ample
Adj. large in size; more than enough
Finite
Adj. having measurable of definable limits
Infinity
N. Endless; or unlimited space, time, or distance
Stirring
Adj. busy; full of energy
Abeyance
N. Temporary suspension
Effuse
V. To pour out
Bequeath
V. To hand down or pass on
Stealthily
Adv. slyly or secretively
Robust
Adj. strong and healthy; full of life