Untitled Flashcard Set

carrion

Decaying flesh of dead animals.

implacable

Unable to be appeased, relentless.

augur

(v.) To predict or foretell; (n.) A prophet or omen-reader.

entrails

Internal organs, especially intestines.

hearth

The floor of a fireplace, symbol of home.

gorge (n, v)

(n.) A narrow valley; (v.) To eat greedily.

aphorism

A short, witty statement expressing truth.

Fury/fury

(cap.) One of the avenging spirits in Greek myth; (lowercase) Extreme anger.

clement

Mild, merciful, or gentle.

Rapture/rapture

(cap.) The Christian belief of believers taken to heaven; (lowercase) Intense joy.

hamartia

A tragic flaw leading to a hero’s downfall.

hubris

Excessive pride or arrogance, often leading to downfall.

wan

Pale, weak, or tired-looking.

languish

To weaken, waste away, or suffer neglect.

descry

To catch sight of, discern.

deem

To judge, regard, or consider.

scorn

(n.) Contempt; (v.) To despise or mock.

nativity

Birth; often refers to Christ’s birth.

transfix

To hold motionless, as with awe or shock.

delve

To dig or investigate deeply.

scythe

A tool with a curved blade for cutting crops.

pander

To indulge or exploit another’s weaknesses.

querulous

Habitually complaining, whining.

propinquity

Nearness in place, time, or relationship.

didactic

Intended to teach, often moral lessons.

opulence

Great wealth, luxury.

Mecca/mecca

(cap.) Holy city for Muslims; (lowercase) A center of activity or attraction.

malediction

A curse or slander.

upbraid

To scold or criticize harshly.

abate

To lessen, reduce, or subside.

gall (n, v)

(n.) Bold rudeness; (v.) To annoy or irritate.

sovereign (n, adj)

(n.) A ruler; (adj.) Independent, supreme.

dotard

An old person weakened by age; senile.

breach (n, v)

(n.) A gap, violation, or break; (v.) To break or violate.

wont (n, adj, v)

(n.) Custom; (adj.) Accustomed; (v.) To make accustomed.

couture

High fashion; custom-fitted clothing.