Vocab Unit 12 Flashcards
deluge
(n.) a flood; an overwhelming rush
Syn: inundation; surge
Ant: drought; dearth
catholic
(adj.) universal; wide-ranging
Syn: broad
Ant: provincial; limited; parochial
eerie
(adj.) weird; mysterious; strange and frightening
Syn: creepy; sinister
Ant: common; ordinary
martial
(adj.) warlike; relating to the military
anthropomorphic
(adj.) attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods
beneficiary
(n.) one who receives benefits
Syn: recipient; heir
careen
(v.) to swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion
Syn: tilt
aplomb
(n.) self-confidence
Syn: assurance; poise
Ant: akwardness
guile
(n.) slyness & cunning in dealing w/ others
Syn: craftiness; astuteness
Ant: honesty
modicum
(n.) a small amount
Syn: bit
Ant: abundance
fester
(v.) to grow embittered over time; to rot
Syn: aggravate; worsen
languish
(v.) to become weak or feeble; to lose strength
Syn: wither; fade
Ant: thrive
pall
(n.) something that covers or conceals
Syn: shroud
havoc
(n.) great destruction; chaos
Syn: mayhem; disorder
Ant: order
rancid
(adj.) having a bad taste or smell; spoiled
Syn: rotten; repulsive
Ant: fresh
