Untitled Flashcards Set

ardor

Extreme vigor, energy.

plumb

Straight up or down.

founder

To become submerged or sink.

contentious

Likely to cause disagreement or argument.

breach

Broken, ruptured or torn condition or area.

appease

To make concessions at the sacrifice of principles.

travail

Work especially under a painful or laborious nature.

overweening

Arrogant or overly proud.

brace(s)

To prepare or get ready.

insidious

Having a gradual, cumulative, and negative effect.

supplication

A humble plea.

entrails

The inner parts of something especially internal organs.

restitution

The act of restoring or being restored.

tripe

Stomach tissue used as food. Something poor, worthless or offensive.

blanched

Drained of color.