Words 2 Flashcards
pageantry
elaborate display or ceremony.
curry favour
integrate oneself with someone through obsequious behaviour.
feigned
simulate or pretend, insincere.
scimitar
a short sword with curved blade.
decapitate
cut off the head.
composure
the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
purveyor
a person who sells or deals in particular goods.
intercessor/intercession
a person who intervenes on behalf of one another.
feint
a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust or other movement, especially in sports.
incomprehensible/comprehend/comprehensive
not able to be understood.
baffled
to be extremely confused or puzzled.
vernal/hibernal
of, in or appropriate to spring(or winter)
covetable/covet/coveted
yearn to possess.
lament/lamentation
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
toxicology/toxin/toxic
branch of science concerned with poisons.
wield
hold and use
metallurgy/metallurgical
branch of science or technology concerned with metals.
lavishly
in a sumptuously rich, elaborate or luxurious manner.
preside
bein the position of authority in a meeting or gathering
parrying
ward off with a counter move.
mellifluous/mellifluousness
(of sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear.
austerity/austere
sternness or severity of attitude or manner.
secrete/secretion
produce and discharge a substance.
transdermal
relating to the application of a medicine or drug through skin.
vial
small container made of glass used especially to hold liquids and medicines.
