Neuber Vocab - Week IV

tenebrous (adj.)

dark and gloomy

swarthy (adj.)

having a dark complexion

voluptuous (adj.)

suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form; curvaceous and sexually attractive

intrepid (adj.)

fearlessly brave

brazen

undergoes adversity with a bold self-assurance (often shamelessly or insolently)

temerity (n.)

exhibiting a foolish disregard for danger

pious (adj.)

showing reverence for a god and/or religious worship

vindication (n.)

reason one is free from allegations or blame

virulent

negative but powerful, especially as it relates to disease

ignominious

humiliating or degrading

peccadillo (n.)

minor fault that is not regarded as particularly serious

shanghaied (adj.)

kidnapped or waylaid (often by drugging or deceit)