Wordly Wise 7

amorous

adj. expressing love or the state of being in love

belittle

v. to present or speak of as unimportant or of little value

censur

v. to find blame or fault with

n. a severe criticism or harsh judgement

deem

v. to consider; to believe

divulge

v. to make known something secret; to reveal

exorbitant

adj. exceeding normal bounds; greater or more than seems reasonable

expostulate

v. to argue earnestly in an attempt to dissuade or show disapproval

fateful

adj. having great or significant consequences

ingrate

n. an ungrateful person

injuction

n. 1. an order or command.

2. a court order prohibiting someone from doing something

moribund

adj. close to death; in a dying state

subsidize

v. to support by giving financial aid

n. a grant of money, often provided by a government to a group or individual

sumptuous

adj. extravagantly splendid or costly; luxurious

voluble

adj. characterized by a ready flow of words; talkative