Word List 2 Flashcards
Callow (adj)
Immature or inexperienced
A callow youth.
Amass (v)
Accumulate
Depravity (n)
Moral corruption
Execrable (adj)
Very, very bad
Utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent.
Immoderate (adj)
Excessive; extreme
Lofty (adj)
Snooty; arrogant; haughty
Opaque (adj)
Does not let light through
Precedent (n)
A previous occurrence used as a guide
Sage (n)
A wise person
Trinket (n)
Something of little value; knick-knack
Ambiguity (n)
Uncertainty; vagueness
Candid (adj)
Frank; honest
Deprecate (v)
Criticize; denounce
Exegesis (n)
Scholarly explanation or interpretation
Immutable (adj)
Unchanging; permanent
Not mutable;
Longevity (n)
Long life
Opulent (adj)
Wealthy; rich; magnificent
Salacious (adj)
Lecherous; erotic
Trite (adj)
Unoriginal; dull
Ambiguous (adj)
Unclear in meaning; can be interpreted in different ways
Candor (n)
Frankness; openness
Deride (v)
Ridicule; make fun of; mock
Exemplary (adj)
Outstandingly good; setting a fine example
Impartial (adj)
Unbiased; neutral
Loquacious (adj)
Talkative
Ordain (v)
- Destined
2. Confer holy orders on a priest
Precinct (n)
District of a city
Sallow (adj)
Yellowish
Of a sickly, yellowish color:
sallow cheeks; a sallow complexion.
Trivial (adj)
Unimportant
Precept (n)
Guiding principles