Word List 7 Flashcards
Rectitude (noun)
Morality; righteousness
Ruminate (verb)
To reflect; to ponder
Cleave (verb)
To stick; to adhere
Iconoclast (noun)
Skeptic; non-conformist; somebody who attacks accepted beliefs or traditions
Incontrovertible (adjective)
Unquestionable; undisputable
Deferential (adjective)
Respectful
Vociferous (adjective)
Loud; rowdy
Concord (noun)
Harmony; agreement
Omniscient (adjective)
All-knowing
Sagacity (noun)
Insight; wisdom
Buffet (verb)
To hit; to strike
Rancid (adjective)
Rotten taste or smell; disgusting
Enthrall (verb)
To fascinate
Fetter (verb)
To restrain
Ascertain (verb)
To verify; to determine
Yoke (verb)
To connect; to link
Yoke (noun)
Burden; bondage
Adept (adjective)
Skilled
Boon (noun)
Blessing; advantage
Succinct (adjective)
Short
Acumen (noun)
Keenness
Defile (verb)
To taint; to corrupt
Debunk (verb)
To disprove
Prosaic (adjective)
Ordinary
Turgid (adjective)
Pompous; grandiose
Discursive (adjective)
Rambling
Candor (noun)
Honesty
Cleave (verb)
To divide