scythe vocab test 2

per annum

per annum

by the year: yearly,

recompense

make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered: compensate: comensate, indemnify, repay, reimburse

Impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through: impermeable, impenetrable, impregnable, waterproof

Jettison

throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship

Ostentatious

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice: showy, pretentious, conspicuous, flamboyant, gaudy

Formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense or capable: intimidating, forbidding, daunting

sublimate

(in psychoanalytic theory) divert or moditfy (an instinctual impulse) into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity: channel, control, divert

parse

To analyze (something, as a speech or behavior) to discover its implications or uncover a deeper meaning.

feign

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury): simulate, fake, sham

depravity

moral corruption, wickedness: vice, perversion, pervertedness, deviance, degeneracy

dubious

hesitant or doubting: doubtful, unsure, uncertain

feint

make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight

purveyor

a person who sells or deals in particular goods: seller, vendor, trader

antithesis

a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else: converse, reverse. opposite

heady

(of liquor) potent, intoxicating: potent, intoxicating, inebriating

acuity

sharpness or keeness of thought, vision, or hearing

incredulous

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something: disbelieving, unbelieving. doubtful

intercessor

a person who intervenes on behalf of another, especially by prayer: mediator, moderator

carrion

the decaying flesh of dead animals

visceral

characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect: characterized by or dealing with coarse or base emotions; earthly'; crude

abject

(of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing: obsequious. groveling, crawling, creeping

enigmatic

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious: puzzling, mystifying, inexplicable, baffling

perverse

(of a person or their actions) showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences: awkward, uncooperative, vexatious

sanctimonious

making a show of being morally superior to other people: self-righteous, pious

esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest: abstruse, obscure, arcane

consummate

showing a high degree of skill and flair complete or perfect: perfect, exemplary, supreme, ultimate

opulence

great wealth or luxuriousness: sumptuousness, lavsihness

audacious

showing a willing to take surprisingly bold risks: bold, daring, fearless

reflexively

as a reflex, without conscious thought; automatically: unintentionally, spontaneously

emblazoned

conspicuously inscribe or display a design on: adorn, decorate, ornament, embellish

futilely

in a way that has no purpose or chance of success; pointlessly

oblique

Not explict or done in a direct way; indirect, inexplicit

intoning

say or recite with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice; chant, intonate, sing, recite

venerable

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character; respect, revered, reverenced, worshiped

magnanimous

generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person; generous, charitable, benevolent

rostrum

a raised platform at which a person stands on to make a public speech, receive an award or medal, or conduct an orchestra; platform, podium, stage, soapbox

goaded

provoke or annoy (someone) as to simulate some action or reaction; provoke, stir, prick, sting, prod

malefeasance

wrongdoing, especially by a public offical

parrying

ward off (a weapon or attack) with a countermove; deflect, block, avert

klatch

a social gathering, especially for coffee and conversation

sumptuous

splendid and expensive looking; lavish, luxurious, deluxe, opulent, magnificent

expound

present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail; present, proffer, offer, advance, propose

beguile

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way; charm, attract, enchant, seduce, tempt, lure, entice, ensnare, entrap

behoove

it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something'; it is incumbent on; be advisable for, befit, become, suit

mellifluous

(of voice or words) sweet or musical, pleasant to hear; sweet-sounding,sweet-toned, dulcet, honeyed

rile

make someone annoyed or irritated; irritate, annoy, bother

covetable

to feel inordinate desire for what belongs to another; fascinating, alluring

conspiratorial

related to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful

conclave

a private meeting; gathering, assembly, conference

cacophony

a harsh, discordant, mixture of sounds; racket, noise, discord, dissonance