LOTF Exam

specious

Plausible (believable), but actually false

skewed

Turned to one side

bastion

A well-fortified (defended) position.

hiatus

A break.

gesticulated

Made hand motions.

ebullience

Zestful enthusiasm.

pall

A gloomy effect.

festooned

Decorated.

inscrutable

Impenetrable; hard to see or get through.

opaque

Not allowing light to get through.

declivities

Downward slopes.

impalpable

Intangible; not perceived by touch.

sinewy

Lean and muscular.

improvisation

Invention without preparation.

apex

The highest point.

derisive

Scornful, hateful.

effigy

A likeness or image.

tempestuously

Like a storm, turbulently.

incantation

A verbal charm or spell.

incredulity

Disbelief.

coverts

Thick underbrush providing cover.

obtuseness

Dullness; flatness; lack of sharp edges.

luxuriance

Having rich or profuse growth.

impervious

Incapable of being affected.

sanctity

Sacredness; godliness.

maternal

Related to motherhood.

cynicism

Attitude scornful of the motives of others.