Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Vocab
vocab
28
English
11th Grade
10/15/2009
Click here to study/print these flashcards.

Create your own flash cards! Sign up here.

Additional English Flashcards

 

 

Cards

Term
Affinity
 Definition
a liking for
Term
Expedient
 Definition
urgent
Term
Heathen
 Definition
an unmoral person
Term
Impending
 Definition
about to happen
Term
Impending
 Definition
about to happen
Term
indefatigable
 Definition
not able to be tired out
Term
loathe
 Definition
a hatered for
Term
melancholy
 Definition
a gloomy state of mind
Term
obstinate
 Definition
stubborn
Term
scruples
 Definition
morals
Term
discreet
 Definition
modesty, secretive
Term
equanimity
 Definition
calmness during stress
Term
faux pas
 Definition
a slip in ettiquitte or manners
Term
intractable
 Definition
not easily controlled or directed
Term
peruse
 Definition
to read through thoroughly
Term
pious
 Definition
showing respect for a higher being
Term
puerile
 Definition
childhood
Term
sagacious
 Definition
intelligent, wise
Term
surreptitious
 Definition
made by secretive
Term
angst
 Definition
feeling of dread
Term
Autonomy
 Definition
ones own actions
Term
bohemian
 Definition
living an unconventional life
Term
diatribe
 Definition
abusive attack
Term
dubious
 Definition
doubtful
Term
gauche
 Definition
tactless; awkward
Term
heinous
 Definition
hateful
Term
turgid
 Definition
overblown
Term
whimsical
 Definition
fanciful
Supporting users have an ad free experience!