WEAKNESS B-G (Part 1) Flashcards
a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
bivouac
To give a false impression of
belie
(noun) a pale green or yellow color; also, a French liqueur of a similar color.
Chartreuse
(noun) consecrated oil used in religious ceremonies.
chrism
(adjective) abundant in quantity or supply.
copious
(adjective) having the ability to see beyond normal sensory contact; (noun) a person who claims to have this ability.
clairvoyant
(noun) a confusing or difficult problem or question.
conundrum
(noun) a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
cacophony
METICULOUS, CAREFUL
conscientious
an inexhaustible store : ABUNDANCE
cornucopia
one who understands the details, technique, or principles of an art and is competent to act as a critical judge
connoisseur
To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness
convalescent
a large family of widely distributed green algae (order Ulotrichales)
Chaetophoraceae
(kay-toh-fo-ray-si-ie)
(adjective) showing fearlessness and determination; incapable of being intimidated.
dauntless
(adjective) reserved, modest, or shy in manner or appearance.
demure
(noun) the act of throwing someone or something out of a window.
defenestration
(noun) a lack of harmony or agreement, especially in music or ideas.
dissonance
a petition or protest presented through diplomatic channels
demarche
A leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
demagogue
one that makes daguerreotypes
daguerreotypers
(noun) the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of formal speaking.
elocution
(verb) to make something clear; to explain.
elucidate
a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla rolled around a filling and often topped with a chili sauce.
enchilada
tending to vanish like vapor
evanescent
