Vocabulary - week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
fatalistic
adj.
A
believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate
2
Q
gall
n.
A
shameless boldness; nerve
3
Q
obtrude
v.
A
to force oneself into a situation uninvited
4
Q
elated
adj.
A
in high spirits; overjoyed
5
Q
numismatist
n.
A
a coin collector
6
Q
licentious
adj.
A
morally unrestrained; immoral
7
Q
cogitate
v.
A
to think deeply
8
Q
parry
v.
A
to deflect or evade a blow, especially in swordfighting
9
Q
alienate
v.
A
to turn away feelings or affections
10
Q
pensive
adj.
A
thoughtful
11
Q
lackadaisical
adj.
A
uninterested; apathetic
12
Q
epigram
n.
A
a witty saying
13
Q
ruffian
n.
A
a brutal, lawless person; a hoodlum
14
Q
transpire
v.
A
to happen; to take place
15
Q
paucity
n.
A
scarcity; lack of
