Details Title: "The Metamorphisis" Vocabulary Description: Study Help Total Flash Cards: 57 Created: 01/17/2009 22:23:53		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional English Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term abstained Definition Chose to go without Term acrid Definition sharp, unpleasant, or caustic Term albeit Definition even though, although Term arbitrary Definition without basis, subjective Term articulation Definition the effort to put forth to pronounce words Term asphyxiation Definition death from lack of air, strangulation Term attenuate Definition to diminish gradually Term auspicious Definition promising, apparently favorable Term congealed Definition thickened or hardened Term conservatory Definition a school that trains students in one of the fine arts Term conspicuous Definition noticeable, obvious Term contemplation Definition thought, consideration Term copious Definition abundant or numerous Term credenza Definition a bookcase, sideboard, or buffet Term cut any ice with Definition to not make any impression on somebody Term differentiate Definition to distinguish, to see differences Term diminutive Definition very small or tiny Term emaciated Definition thin from lack of nurishment Term exuberant Definition enthusiastic, visibly glad Term fervor Definition great enthusiasm Term foresight Definition the ability to predict or anticipate the future Term frugality Definition miserliness, ability to save money Term hitherto Definition up to this point Term immaculate Definition spotlessly clean or pure Term incessant Definition without stopping, never-ending Term indispensable Definition necessary, unable to live without Term indistinguishable Definition difficult to tell one from another Term inexorable Definition unable to be stopped Term interceding Definition pleading on someone's behalf Term interim Definition meanwhile, the time between Term intermingled Definition mixed-in or dispersed among Term irrepressibly Definition unable to be hidden or held back Term lamentably Definition unfortunately, sadly, pitifully Term meticulously Definition with great care and attention to detail Term minion Definition a slave, lackey Term myriad Definition numerous beyond counting Term perambulatory Definition of or relating to strolling Term perspective Definition a view or mental outlook Term ponderous Definition very heavy and clumsy Term premonition Definition an inkling, an idea of what will happen Term rampant Definition happening without restraint, widespread Term recoup Definition to make up for, to take in Term relentlessly Definition without pause, without becoming tired or slowing down Term relished Definition savored or enjoyed Term resolutely Definition with determination, forcefully Term rue Definition to regret deeply Term scrupulously Definition conscientiously and exactly, principled Term self-reproach Definition deep regret or self-blame Term smorgasbord Definition a large array and variety Term sonorous Definition deep, resonating, or full of sound Term sonorous Definition deep, resonating, or full of sound Term superfluous Definition more than is needed, unnecessary Term taut Definition tightly stretched Term tractable Definition able to be lead or persuaded Term traipse Definition to walk or plod aimlessly Term undulation Definition like the motion of a wave Term vapid Definition lacking interest, dull