Vocabulary 1

ambiguous

(adj.) 1. open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal 2. lacking clearness or definiteness; obscure; indistinct

ambivalent

(adj.) 1. Exhibiting or feeling the coexistence of opposing attitudes or someone

august

(adj.) inspiring awe, reverence, or admiration; majestic

brusque

(adj) Abrupt and curt in manner or speech; discourteously blunt.

comely

(adj) 1. Pleasing and wholesome in appearance; attractive 2. suitable; seemly

deluge

1. (n.) A great flood or a heavy downpour 2. Something that overwhelms as if by a great flood 3. (v) To overrun with water; inundate 4. To overwhelm with a large number or amount; swamp

despondent

(adj.) - Feeling or expressing depression; dejected.

facade

(n) - 1. the face of a building; 2. an artificial or deceptive appearance; put on a facade of sincerity

haggard

(adj) having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn

harry

(v.) persistently harass or carry out attacks against; exhaust by repeated demands

homely

(adj.) not pretty or handsome; unattractive in appearance

judicious

(adj.) - Having or exhibiting sound judgment; prudent

Lacuna

(n.) - 1. An empty space or missing part; a gap 2. Anatomy - A cavity, space, or depression, especially in bone, containing cartilage or bone cells.

paean

(n.) 1. A song of joyful praise or exultation 2. A fervent expression of joy or praise 3. An ancient Greek hymn of thanksgiving or invocation, especially to Apollo.

ruddy

(adj.) - 1. Having a healthy, reddish color; reddish; rosy 2. Chiefly British Slang Used as an intensive: "You ruddy liar!" (John Galsworthy).

scion

(n.) 1. A descendant or heir, especially of a wealthy or prominent family 2. Botany A detached shoot or bud from a plant that is joined to a rootstock in grafting.

travail

(n.) 1. Work, especially when arduous or involving painful effort; toil 2. Tribulation or agony; anguish 3. The labor of childbirth 4. (intr. v.) 1. To work strenuously; toil 5. To be in the labor of childbirth

vanguard

(n.) 1. The foremost position in an army or fleet advancing into battle 2. The foremost or leading position in a trend or movement

venerate

(tr.v.) To regard with deep respect or reverence.

visage

(n.) - 1. face or facial expression of a person 2. appearance;