Words Flashcards
Impasse
Predicament affording no escape
Apogee
Farthest or highest point
An object orbiting the earth at the farthest point
Capitulate
To surrender after terms are made
Impugn
Attack violently, no integrity
Acrimony
Bitter feelings
Harsh or biting sharpness
Gainsaid
To declare to be untrue or invalid
Elusive
Hard to isolate or identify
Diminutive
Something small
Orator
Distinguished with skill as a public speaker
Ignoble
Characterized by basness, lowness or meanness
Corroborate
To provide supporting evidence
Decorum
Appropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety
Desiccate
To dry out thoroughly
Diatribe
An abusive speech or piece of writing
Dirge
A funeral hymn or mournful speech
Ephemeral
Lasting a short time
Fawn
To grovel
Garrulous
Tending to talk a lot
Exculpate
To clear from blame; prove innocent
Inundate
To overwhelm; to cover with water
Paragon
Model of excellence or perfection
Obdurate
Hardened in feeling; resistant to persuasion