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Details Title: Vocabulary List 18 Description: List 18 Total Flash Cards: 35 Created: 02/28/2008 15:33:11	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 Adumbrate: v Definition to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch; to foreshadow Term Alchemy: n Definition A medieval chemical philosophy having as its asserted aims the transmutation of base metals into gold Term Ambiguous: adj Definition open to more than one interpretation Term Bilk: v Definition to defraud, cheat, or swindle ;to thwart or frustrate; to elude Term Brazen: adj Definition marked by flagrant and insolent audacity; bold self-assurance. Term Brigand: n Definition a robber or bandit, especially one of an outlaw band Term Calumny: n Definition a false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation Term Carp: v Definition to find fault in a disagreeable way; complain fretfully Term Catalyst: n Definition one that precipitates a process or event, especially without being involved in or changed by the consequences. Term Decorous: adj Definition characterized by or exhibiting decorum; proper behavior Term Demarcation: n Definition the setting or marking of boundaries or limits; a separation; a distinction Term Demographics: n Definition the science and study of characteristics of human populations and population segments, especially when used to identify consumer markets Term Ebb: n Definition a period of decline or diminution; to fall back from the flood stage; to decline or recede Term Emend: v Definition to improve a text by critical editing Term Entity: n Definition something that exists as a particular and discrete unit; the fact of existence Term Facile: adj Definition done or achieved with little effort or difficulty; easy Term Facility: n Definition the quality of being easily performed Term Foible: n Definition a minor weakness, flaw or failing of character Term Garner: v Definition to gather and store; to amass; to acquire Term Gratis: adv/adj Definition without charge Term Fugacious: adj Definition fleeting; transitory; lasting a very short time Term Hapless: adj Definition luckless; unfortunate Term Heterodox: adj Definition not in agreement with accepted beliefs, especially in a church doctrine or dogma; holding unorthodox opinions Term Imbue: v Definition to inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade; to permeate or saturate Term Impertinent: adj Definition exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold Term Incredulous: adj Definition skeptical; disbelieving Term Kernel: n Definition the most material and central part; the core; something essential Term Lethargy: n Definition a state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy Term Levity: n Definition lighthearted humor, especially in what otherwise may be a serious occasion Term Limpid: adj Definition characterized by transparent clearness; easily intelligible Term Redolent: adj Definition suggestive; reminiscent; having or emitting fragrance; aromatic Term Prerogative: n Definition an exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group, especially a hereditary or official right Term Supplicate: v Definition to ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying; to make a humble, earnest petition Term Expatiate: v Definition to speak or write at length; to add details, as to an account or idea Term Torpid: adj Definition deprived of power of motion or feeling; lethargic; apathetic