Vocabulary 11 Flashcards
abomination
something that excites extreme hatred or loathing; a tested thing
decrepit
worn out by old age or hard use; enfeebled
deprecate
to express strong disapproval of; or argue strongly against
disconcert
to frustrate; to perturb; to throw into disorder
disconsolate
inconsolable; hopelessly sad
inadvertent
no properly attentive; accidental; unintentional
inert
lacking power or inclination to move or act; sluggish; indolent
inexorable
unmoved by persuasion or entree; unyielding; relentless
influx
an abrupt flow of many people or things coming in
nonchalant
exhibiting casual unconcern or lack of interest; indifferent
obtuse
not quick to comprehend or recognize something
occult
pertaining to the supernatural apart from God
beyond the scope of ordinary knowledge or understanding; inscrutable