Word Of The Day (Test 4) Flashcards
Aloof
Remote in manner, distant
Transient
Temporary, short lived, fleeting
Narcissistic
Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance; often selfish
Deluge
Drenching rain; flood
Belligerent
Hostile and aggressive
Enthrall
To hold spellbound
Accolade
Expression of praise
Thwart
Block or defeat
Amok
In an uncontrolled way, disruptive
Deviance
Departing from usual or accepted standards
Emigrate
Leave a country to settle elsewhere
Appall
Fill with horror or dismay
Dystopia
An imaginary place where people are unhappy
Hone
To sharpen as in “to hone my hatchet throwing skills”
Ominous
Something bad or threatening is on its way
Righteous
Acting or being in accordance with what is just or moral
Spontaneous
Doing something that comes from an inner impulse without premeditation
Eloquent
Clearly expressing or indicating something
Moderate
Avoiding extremes
Inalienable
Incapable of being transferred or given up