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Details Title: List 4 Description: Test of Time, Chapter Three Total Flash Cards: 73 Created: 10/11/2004 12:25:14	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term cumbersome Definition "(adj) difficult to use, hold or handle" Term glutton Definition (n) an overuser Term automaton Definition (n) a robot Term devious Definition "(adj) tricky, not honest, underhanded" Term clanestine Definition (adj) secret Term sheepish Definition (adj) embarrassed Term diversion Definition (n) something that distracts from serious topics Term mortify Definition (v) to humiliate or embarrass Term vindictive Definition (adj) motivated by the desire for revenge Term derive Definition (v) to take from another source Term degredation Definition (n) a lowering of dignity or honor Term inane Definition (adj) stupid Term buffoonery Definition (n) silliness Term complacent Definition (adj) happy with the current status Term assent Definition (n) agreement Term affluent Definition (adj) wealthy and influential Term pragmatic Definition (adj) focused on solving problems; practical Term philanthropy Definition "(n) charitable giving, donation" Term pretentious Definition "(adj) haughty; putting on airs to seem more wealthy, intelligent, etc." Term finale Definition (n) final act Term resounding Definition (adj) loud and clear Term accolades Definition (n) awards and honors Term bask Definition (v) to take pleasure in Term chide Definition (v) to scold Term pathetic Definition (adj) pitiful Term hyperbolically Definition (adv) in an exaggerated way Term narcissistic Definition (adj) totally absorbed in one's appearance (see Narcissus) Term digress Definition (v) to veer off of the intended path Term impervious Definition (adj) protected from attack Term paragon Definition (n) a model of excellence Term vociferous Definition (adj) calling out loudly Term calamity Definition (n) a disaster Term prospective Definition "(adj) possible, expected or likely" Term interjected Definition (v) added verbally Term contemptous Definition (adj) full of hatred Term insolence Definition (n) bold disrespect Term sycophant Definition (n) someone who tries to win favor through insincere flattery Term toady Definition (n) someone who flatters in order to win favors Term condescending Definition (adj) treating others as if they are inferior Term petty Definition (adj) minor; or little importance Term altercation Definition (n) a confrontational event Term abhorrent Definition "(adj) disgusting, detestable" Term entourage Definition (n) a group surrounding someone of importance Term supercilious Definition (adj) treating others as if they are inferior Term relinquish Definition (v) to give up control over Term smug Definition (adj) self-satisfied to an annoying degree Term throng Definition "(n) a large, rowdy group of people" Term opportunist Definition (n) someone who siezes opportunities that give them an advantage Term debase Definition (v) to make less dignified; to reduce the honor of something or someone Term taunt Definition (v) to tease Term mockery Definition (n) something to be ridiculed Term impertinent Definition (adj) overly rude or inappropriate Term captivated Definition (adj) completely wrapped up or absorbed in something Term rebuke Definition (v) to criticize sharply Term colossal Definition (adj) huge Term immense Definition (adj) huge Term gullible Definition (adj) easily convinced Term presciently Definition (adj) with knowledge of what is to come Term furtively Definition (adj) secretly Term immersed Definition (v) completely surrounded or engulfed Term affront Definition (n) a verbal or physical attack Term plausible Definition (adj) appropriate; believable Term solicitous Definition (adj) anxious about something Term apathetic Definition "(adj) having an ""I don't care"" attitude" Term surreptitiously Definition (adv) secretly Term malevolent Definition (adj) evil; with bad intentions Term despicable Definition (adj) without any good qualities Term degradation Definition (n) the state of being degraded; the lowering of someone's dignity Term egregious Definition (adj) especially horrible or unforgivable Term retorted Definition (v) to respond in a disrespectful manner Term jaded Definition (adj) overcome by experiencing too much of something Term boorish Definition "(adj) clumsy, rude and obnoxious" Term infantile Definition (adj) behaving like an infant; childlike in behavior