Week 27 Flashcards
pinnacle
n. summit, peak, top, crown
array
n. arrangement, system
obscure (adj)
adj. unknown, lowly, unclear
ardent
adj. passionate, eager
culminate
v. reach the highest point
constrict
v. limit, bind, squeeze
prodigy
n. marvel, phenomenon
bereft
adj. deprived of
falter
v. stumble, hesitate, waver
exultation
n. triumphant joy
vitriolic
adj. biting, burning
invective
n. insulting, abrasive speech
besmirch
v. soil, stain, dim the reputation
voluminous
adj. bulky, large
retrospect
adj. looking backward
egotist
n. vain, conceited person
humility
n. humbleness, modesty, meekness
pungent
adj. sharply stimulating, biting
inveterate
adj. habitual, firmly established
adamant
adj. unyielding, inflexible