English IV vocabulary list 8

Iconoclast

one who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions

Sage

a person of wisdom and prudence

Nemesis

an opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome

Dolt

a stupid person

Clone

an exact duplicate

Carnivore

a flesh-eating animal

Despot

an absolute ruler

Courier

a messenger

Specter

a ghost or phantom

Mogul

a very rich or powerful person; a magnate

Bovine

of, relating to, or resembling an animal such as an ox, cow, or buffalo; solid; dull

Supine

lying on the back with the face turned upward; inclined

Asinine

silly, stupid

Maritime

near the sea; concerning with shipping or navigation

Sublime

impressive; inspiring awe; majestic

Serene

clear; calm; tranquil

Forebode

to predict or foretell

Bombastic

high sounding; use of language without much real meaning

Winnow

To rid of undesirable parts

Spawn

to give rise to; to produce in large numbers