Week 8 Flashcards
1
Q
To Debunk
A
expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
2
Q
To Espouse
A
Adopt or support (a cause, belief)
To marry
3
Q
Execrable
A
Extremely bad or unpleasant
4
Q
Evanescent
A
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
5
Q
Largesse
A
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
money or gifts given generously.
6
Q
Morass
A
an area of muddy or boggy ground.
a complicated or confused situation.
7
Q
Modicum
A
a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable.
8
Q
Probity
A
the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
9
Q
Predilection
A
a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
10
Q
Tome
A
a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one.
