English Test

inundation

inundation

an overwhelming abundance of people or things

arbitrating

(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative, judgment or settlement

abate

(of something perceived as hostile, threatening or negative) become less intense or widespread

peevish

easily irritated, especially by unimportant things

prostrate

face down, as in submission, adoration or exhaustion

culled

to be chosen or picked

solace

comfort or consolation in a time of stress or sadness

penury

extreme poverty; destitution

inexorable

impossible to stop or prevent

maw

the mouth/stomach of a beast

interred

place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites

inauspicious

not conducive to success; unpromising

thwarted

prevent (someone) form accomplishing something

ambiguities

the quality of being open to move than one interpretation; inexactness

scourge

a white used as an instrument of punishment

appertain

relate to; concern

effeminate

(with reference to a man) having characteristics and ways of behaving traditionally associated with women and regarded as inappropriate for a man.

amorous

showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire.

garish

obtrusively bright and showy; lurid.

lamentation

the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

enamored

be filled with a feeling of love for.

calamity

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

reconcile

restore friendly relations between.

jocund

cheerful and lighthearted.

abhors

regard with disgust and hatred.

stratagems

a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

absolved

set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.