WEAKNESS (1.15.2025) PART 1 Flashcards
To separate useful parts from unwanted material, especially by blowing air.
winnow
Pertaining to or creating the illusion of reality in art or design.
illusionistic
Having keen perception and the ability to accurately assess situations or people.
astute
Exuberantly lively, playful, and energetic.
rollicking
To waste time by being slow or indecisive.
dillydally
Ridiculous or foolish behavior intended to amuse.
buffoonery
A person who brings a legal case against someone in court.
plaintiff
A person, especially a child, in ragged or dirty clothing.
ragamuffin
A loud, confused noise or commotion.
hubbub
To express an opinion or belief with some confidence.
daresay
great in quantity or amount : many, much
beaucoup
Extremely intricate, complex, and resembling a labyrinth.
labyrinthine
The art of speaking without moving the lips, making the voice seem to come from another source.
ventriloquy
A very poor person with little or no means of support.
pauper
The practice of drawing blood for medical testing or donation.
phlebotomy
A breed of horse known for its distinctive spotted coat.
appaloosa
A female comedian who performs comedy.
comedienne
An object or feature that imitates the design of a similar, older object.
skeuomorph
A psychological test where subjects interpret inkblots to reveal aspects of their personality.
Rorschach
Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by an infection.
encephalitis
To cause someone to stop breathing, leading to suffocation.
asphyxiate
A spar extending from the bowsprit of a ship, used to carry a sail.
jibboom
The capital city of Iceland, known for its geothermal activity and modern culture.
Reykjavik
A type of dark mud rich in organic material, often found at the bottom of lakes.
gyttja
A French Protestant of the 16th and 17th centuries, often persecuted for their faith.
Huguenot
A sedimentary rock formed from small, spherical grains of calcium carbonate.
oolite
