vocababby Flashcards
adapt
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
attest
provide evidence for
dovetail
a mortise joint formed by interlocking parts
enormity
the quality of extreme wickedness
falter
move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
foreboding
a feeling of evil to come
forlorn
marked by or showing hopelessness
haughty
having or showing arrogant superiority to
impediment
something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
imperative
requiring attention or action
loiter
linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason
malinger
avoid responsibilities and duties
pithy
concise and full of meaning
plunder
steal goods; take as spoils
simper
smile affectedly or derisively
steadfast
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
vaunt
show off
vilify
to spread negative things about
waif
a homeless child especially an orphaned one
wry
humorously sarcastic or mocking
