Week 5-6 Flashcards
1
Q
buffet (v)
A
a blow, as with the hand or fist
2
Q
catharsis (n)
A
the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, esp. through different kinds of art
3
Q
charlatan (adj)
A
a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than he or she possesses
4
Q
chaos (n)
A
a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order
5
Q
censure (n)
A
strong or vehement expression of disapproval
6
Q
bootless (adj)
A
without result, gain, or advantage; unavailing; useless
7
Q
brook (n/v)
A
(1) a small stream (2) to bear; suffer; tolerate
8
Q
catastrophe (n)
A
a sudden and widespread disaster
9
Q
caustic (adj)
A
(1) capable of burning, corroding, or destroying tissue (2) severely critical or sarcastic
10
Q
cede (v)
A
to yield or formally surrender to another
