Vocbaulary Lesson 11-12

flagrant

glaringly bad; outrageous

Patrician

an aristocrat

emissary

one sent on a special mission to represent others

kindred

having similar origin, nature, or character

fracas

a loud quarrel or fight

lacerate

to tear (flesh) jaggedly

futile

useless, pointless

immaculate

spotless; perfect

gait

manner of walking

carp

to complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way

query

to ask, inquire

queue

a line of people or vehicles

nefarious

extremely wicked

genesis

beginning; origin

facade

a deceptive outward appearance; a misrepresentation

deluge

a flood; an overwhelming rush

Catholic

universal; wide-ranging

eerie

weird; mysterious; strange and frightening

martial

warlike; relating to the military

anthropomorphic

attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods

beneficiary

one who receives benefits

careen

to swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion

aplomb

self-confidence

guile

sly or cunning intelligence

modicum

a small amount

fester

to grow embittered over time; to rot

languish

(v.) to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect

pall

something that covers or conceals

havoc

great destruction; chaos

rancid

having a bad taste or smell; spoiled