Vocabulary Study List

What does 'appreciable' mean?

Sufficient to be noticed or measured or a big difference

Autocratic

Absolute power or author

What does it mean to 'blanch'?

To remove the color from; To make or turn pale

What is 'blasphemy'?

an act,utterance , Or Writing showing contempt for something scared

Brawny

Meaning, strong or muscular

What does 'concerted' mean in the context of effort?

Planned or perform in cooperation With others

What does it mean to 'contend'?

To fight, Struggle; To compete; to argue

What is the definition of 'humane'?

Kind,merciful

What does 'illustrious' refer to?

Famous and respected.

What does 'intolerable' mean?

Disrespectful

How would you describe 'irreverent' humor?

Not showing respect (often in a funny way).

What does 'laborious' imply about a task?

Requiring a lot of hard work.

What does 'lithe' describe about someone's movement?

Graceful and flexible.

What does it mean to 'maltreat'?

To abuse, use roughly or crudely

What does 'ponder' mean?

To think deeply about something.

What is the meaning of 'subversive'?

one who advocates or attempt to undermine a political system

What does 'synthetic' refer to?

Man-made, something artificial

What does synthetic mean? (adj)

Made or put together by people

What does temperate mean ''?

Mild,moderate

What is the definition of 'venomous'?

Poison , Spiteful, and mean

How can you describe someone who is 'wily'?

Sly,shrewd,cunning