TFA Vocab 1 cards

improvident - adj - not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless.

haggard - adj - looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

capricious - adj - given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

abomination - n - a thing that causes disgust or hatred.

imperious - adj - assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

incipient - adj - in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop.

torrent(s) - n - a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

repentant - adj - expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful.

poignant - adj - evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

elusive - adj - difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

brusque - adj - abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

deftly - adv- in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.

rebuke - n - an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

harbinger - n - a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

implore - v - beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

approbation - n - approval or praise.

trifle - n - a thing of little value or importance.

lamentation - n - the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

transfix - v - cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.

brandish - v - wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.