WOD quiz #2 Flashcards
forte
something in which a person excels
forbode
to predict of fortell
fray
fight or scuffle; brawl
frank
marked by free and sincere expression
forthright
directly forward; without hesitation
fusillade
a rapid outburst or barrage
garner
to gather or store
gambit
to take a risk for some advantage
gastronomy
the art of good eating
gradient
a slope or rate of inclination
gravity
seriousness or importance
gullible
easily cheated or fooled
gregarious
seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable
hamper
to prevent the free movement, action, or progress of; to hinder or impede
hearten
to give strength, courage, or hope; to encourage
hiatus
a gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break
idolatry
blind or excessive devotion to something
hierarchy
categorization of a group according to ability or status
impair
to cause to diminish, as in strength, value, or quality
iconoclastic
one who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas
incessant
continuing without interruption; nonstop