Vocabulary And Definitions Flashcards
Key meanings of the words used in ACC
What does ‘Avarice’ mean and what type of word class is it?
(noun) Extreme greed for riches and wealth.
What does ‘Depraved’ mean and what type of word class is it?
(adjective) To be morally corrupt; wicked.
What does ‘Emblematic’ mean and what type of word class is it?
(adjective) serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic.
What does ‘Miser’ mean and what type of word class is it?
(noun) A person who hoards wealth and spends little money as possible.
What does ‘Misanthropic’ mean and what type of word class is it?
(adjective) Having or showing a dislike for other people. (unsociable)
What does ‘Ethereal’ mean and what type of word class is it?
(adjective) Very light and delicate, especially in a way that does not seem to come from the real, physical world.
What does ‘Reverence’ mean and what type of word class is it?
(noun) Deep respect for someone or something.
What does ‘Shrouded’ mean and what type of word class is it?
(verb) Wrap or dress (a body) in a shroud for burial.
What does ‘Solemn’ mean and what type of word class is it?
(adjective) Having or showing serious purpose and determination.