Word list 9 Flashcards
Eccentric (adjective)
Bizarre; unusual
Anachronistic (adjective)
Antiquated; Obsolete
Hodgepodge (noun)
Jumble; mixture
Hoodwink (verb)
To deceive
Pretense (noun)
Falsehood; deception
Cupidity (noun)
Greed
Pittance (noun)
A small amount
Aspire (verb)
To aim
Antediluvian (adjective)
Ancient
Fickle (adjective)
Disloyal
Fickle (adjective)
Unpredictable; volatile
Adorn (verb)
To decorate
Effrontery (noun)
Arrogance; boldness
Clairvoyant (noun)
Psychic
Cajole (verb)
To urge; to lure
Affluent (adjective)
Wealthy
Appropriate (noun)
Suitable
Appropriate (verb)
To take
Extraneous (adjective)
External; irrelevant
Quagmire (noun)
Dilemma
Promulgate (verb)
To proclaim; publish
Idiosyncrasy (adjective)
Eccentricity; peculiarity
Clemency (noun)
Mercy
Heinous (adjective)
Horrifying
Lurid (adjective)
Awful; gruesome
Immerse (verb)
Absorb; engross; interest
Forlorn (adjective)
Depressed; hopeless; lonely
Abstain (verb)
To refuse