WEAKNESS A-H (Part 2) Flashcards
Relevant or appropriate to the situation; concerning
apropos
A feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
aversion
A saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
Adage
(verb) to give something as an honor or gift.
Bestow
(noun) a group of flowers arranged together; also used to describe a pleasing scent of wine.
bouquet
(n.) a stronghold or fortification
Bastion
(adj.) gentle & kindly; not harmful.
benign
(v.) to divide into two branches or forks
bifurcate
(bi-furc-ate)
(adj.) remarkable or impressive
bodacious
(adj.) relating to the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values.
Bourgeois
(adj.) abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
brusque
(n.) a pirate, originally off the Spanish-American coasts
buccaneer
(n.) gold or silver in bulk before coining, or valued by weight.
bullion
‘melted metal’
(n.) a clear broth made by simmering meat, vegetables, or bones in water.
Bouillon
To charm or deceive someone in a deceptive way.
beguile
(be-guile)
(noun) a musical instrument resembling an organ, played by steam whistles
calliope
(calli-ope)
(noun) a large, watertight chamber used in construction work under water.
caisson
(adj.) relating to or suffering from severe abdominal pain, especially in infants
colicky
(colic-ky)
(n.) mutual trust & friendship among people who spend time together
camaraderie
(v.) to recover health & strength gradually after illness or injury.
convalesce
Feeling or showing sorrow & remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
contrite
a pet lamb
cosset
a pupa of a butterfly
chrysalis
(chrys-alis)
a French vineyard estate
chateau
Feeling or showing no sympathy for others
callous
– (noun) a store that sells fine, prepared foods, especially meats, cheeses, and salads.
delicatessen
(delicat-essen)
– (noun) the dispersion or scattering of people from their original homeland.
diasporas
(Dia-sporas)
– (noun) an airship or a type of lighter-than-air aircraft; (adjective) capable of being steered or directed.
dirigible
– (verb) to deprive someone of the right to vote or other privileges.
disenfranchise
– (verb) to remove the moisture from something, often to preserve it.
desiccate
– (adjective) showing intense excitement or interest in something.
enthusiastic
Containing or characterized by error
erroneous
(errone-ous)
An appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being
epiphany
(epi-phany)
– (adjective) absurd or ridiculous in a humorous way; resembling a farce.
farcical
– (adjective) filled with something, especially something undesirable or stressful
fraught
the fidelity of a vassal or feudal tenant to his lord
fealty
marked by shyness and lack of social graces
farouche
resembling iron rust in color
Ferruginous
an idle man-about-town
flaneur
a brief moment of emotional excitement : SHUDDER, THRILL
frisson
– (adjective) relating to elderly people, especially with regard to their healthcare; (noun) a person who is elderly or receiving care for age-related conditions.
geriatric
(geri-atric)
– (adjective) extravagantly bright or showy, often to the point of being tasteless or vulgar.
gaudy
(gaud-y)
(adjective) feeling lightheaded or overly joyful, often in an exaggerated way.
giddy
(noun) a facial expression of pain, disgust, or disapproval; (verb) to make such an expression.
grimace
(grim-ace)
(noun) sly or cunning intelligence, especially used to deceive or trick others.
guile
(noun) an external appearance or manner that is often intended to conceal the true nature of something.
guise
(noun) a social mistake or blunder, especially one that is embarrassing.
gaffe
causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow
grievous
(noun) a rich, creamy sauce made from butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice, typically served with eggs or vegetables.
Hollandaise
‘Dutch’
(noun) a large group or crowd, often used to describe a mass of people or animals moving together in a disorganized manner.
horde
(verb) to make something happen sooner; to hurry or accelerate.
hasten
(noun) widespread destruction, chaos, or disorder.
havoc
(noun) information or rumors heard from others but not verified or based on personal experience.
hearsay
(noun) a spiral shape or structure, such as a coil or spiral staircase.
Helix
any of a genus (Hydrangea) of mostly shrubs having opposite leaves and showy clusters of usually sterile white, pink, or bluish flowers that is either placed in the saxifrage family or the hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae)
Hydrangea
(Hydr-angea)
