WH VOCAB Flashcards
Abhor
to loathe, detest, despise
Absolve
to forgive, free from blame
Apparition
a ghostly figure; an unexpected or unusual sight
Ardently
passionately, enthusiastically, fervently
Austere
stern, strict, unadorned
Brazen
shameless, defiant
Chide
to scold, express disapproval
Contrive
to devise, plan, or manage; to form in an artistic manner
Deign
to do something beneath one’s dignity; to stoop
Forlorn
hopeless, despairing; dreary, deserted; unhappy
Impalpable
unreal, intangible
Impertinent
rude, audacious
Infatuate
to become strongly or foolishly attached to, inspired with foolish passion, or overly in love
Interpose
to come between
Laconic
using few words
Malady
illness
Malignity
evil or aggressive malice; something that produces death
Morose
gloomy, sad, surly
Pensive
thoughtful
Provincial
rustic, unsophisticated, limited in scope
Repose
to relax or rest; to lie dead
Reprobate
morally unprincipled person
Sagacity
shrewdness, intelligence
Sallow
sickly yellow in color
Surmise
an educated guess
Usurper
one who seizes by force or without right
Vapid
dull, tasteless
Vehement
strong, urgent
Vigilant
attentive, watchful
Vindictive
disposed to seek revenge
