TFA Vocab 1 cards

improvident (adjective)

Not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless.

haggard (adjective)

Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

capricious (adjective)

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

abomination (noun)

A thing that causes disgust or hatred.

imperious (adjective)

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

incipient (adjective)

In an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop.

torrent (noun)

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

repentant (adjective)

Expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful.

poignant (adjective)

Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

elusive (adjective)

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

brusque (adjective)

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

deftly (adverb)

In a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.

rebuke (noun)

An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

harbinger (noun)

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

implore (verb)

Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

approbation (noun)

Approval or praise.

trifle (noun)

A thing of little value or importance.

lamentation (noun)

The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

transfix (verb)

Cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.

brandish (verb)

Wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.