Wordly Wise Lesson 4 Flashcards
endless;seeming to be without end
We had an ____ wait at the airport because the heavy snowstorm shut down the runways.
interminable
intense;deeply felt
having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface beyond the obvious
profound
to ask earnestly; to beg; a plea or earnest request
The umpire ignored the manager’s ____ to reverse the call.
entreat
to stay in one’s mind coutinually
to vist frequently
to appear in the form of ghost
haunt
in a wrong or imperfect way out of order; wrong
Don’t take ____ my suggestion for improving your drawing.
amiss
to drive or to propel
to urge or drive by force or moral pressure.
impel
pleasant; approachable; gracious friendliness of manner
Maribel’s ____ manner brought her many friends.
affable
depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged
dispondent
quick-tempered; irritable
irascible
a person who lives a apart from society and often alone withdraw from society
recluse
to shrink from in disgust; to detest disgusting; causing loathing
abhor
to be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations
reverberate
a long angry speech
tirade
marked by trembling or shaking timid or fearful
tremulous
having wisdom and good judgement a person known for wisdom and good judgement an aromatic grayish-green plant used in cooking
sage
