Untitled Flashcard Set

49. wan (adj.) – pale or sickly in appearance.
Example: After staying up all night, she looked wan and exhausted.

50. languish (v.) – to become weak, lose vitality, or suffer neglect.
Example: The plants languished without sunlight.

51. descry (v.) – to catch sight of, to perceive.
Example: From the hilltop, they could descry the distant village.

52. deem (v.) – to consider or judge in a particular way.
Example: The committee deemed his proposal worthy of approval.

53. scorn (n.) – contempt or disdain; (v.) – to treat with contempt.
Example (n.): She looked at the suggestion with scorn.
Example (v.): He scorned their advice and did it his own way.

54. nativity (n.) – the birth of a person, especially of Christ.
Example: The church displayed a nativity scene during Christmas.

55. transfix (v.) – to make motionless with amazement, awe, or fear.
Example: The magician’s trick transfixed the entire audience.

56. delve (v.) – to dig deeply into a subject or physically into something.
Example: She delved into the archives for her research.

57. scythe (n.) – a tool with a curved blade for cutting grass or crops; (v.) – to cut with a scythe.
Example (n.): The farmer used a scythe to harvest the wheat.
Example (v.): He scythed through the tall grass efficiently.

58. pander (v.) – to gratify or indulge someone’s desires, often unethically.
Example: The tabloid media pandered to the public’s appetite for scandal.

59. querulous (adj.) – complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
Example: The querulous child refused to eat his vegetables.

60. propinquity (n.) – nearness in place, time, or relationship.
Example: Their propinquity in the office led to a strong friendship.

61. didactic (adj.) – intended to instruct or teach; often morally instructive.
Example: The novel was entertaining but also didactic in its lessons.

62. opulence (n.) – great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example: The palace was a symbol of opulence and grandeur.

63. Mecca / mecca (n.) – a place regarded as a center for a particular activity.
Example: Paris is a mecca for fashion enthusiasts.

64. malediction (n.) – a curse or slander.
Example: The villain uttered a malediction before leaving the town.

65. upbraid (v.) – to scold or reproach severely.
Example: The teacher upbraided the students for their careless work.

66. abate (v.) – to lessen, reduce, or diminish.
Example: The storm finally abated after hours of heavy rain.

67. gall (n.) – bold, impudent behavior; bitterness.
(v.) – to irritate or vex.
Example (n.): He had the gall to interrupt the meeting.
Example (v.): Her constant complaining galled him.

68. sovereign (n.) – a supreme ruler; (adj.) – having supreme power.
Example (n.): The sovereign ruled the kingdom wisely.
Example (adj.): A sovereign nation has the right to govern itself.

69. dotard (n.) – an old person, especially one who has become weak or senile.
Example: The dotard could barely remember his own name.

70. breach (n.) – a gap, violation, or break; (v.) – to break through.
Example (n.): There was a breach in the city walls.
Example (v.): The army breached the fortress gates.

71. wont (n.) – a habit or custom; (adj.) – accustomed; (v.) – to be accustomed to.
Example (n.): He had a wont of walking every morning.
Example (adj.): She was wont to rise early.
Example (v.): He wonted himself to long walks by the river.

72. couture (n.) – fashion design and creation of custom, high-end clothing.
Example: She attended a Paris couture show.

73. renege (v.) – to go back on a promise or agreement.
Example: He reneged on his pledge to help.

74. naught (n.) – nothing; (adj.) – worthless; (interj.) – zero.
Example: All his efforts were for naught.

75. antipathy (n.) – a strong feeling of dislike.
Example: There was deep antipathy between the two rival teams.

76. fickle (adj.) – changeable in loyalty, interest, or affection.
Example: The fickle weather ruined their picnic plans.

77. coy (adj.) – shy, modest, or pretending to be reserved in a playful manner.
Example: She gave a coy smile when complimented.

78. baseness (n.) – lack of moral principles; lowness of character.
Example: He was shocked by the baseness of their actions.

79. ruffian (n.) – a violent or lawless person.
Example: The town was terrorized by a gang of ruffians.

80. malice (n.) – desire to cause harm or suffering.
Example: His actions were driven by malice.

81. depravity (n.) – moral corruption or wickedness.
Example: The dictator’s reign was marked by depravity.

82. credulous (adj.) – too ready to believe; gullible.
Example: The credulous tourist believed every street vendor.

83. impetuous (adj.) – acting quickly without thought; impulsive.
Example: His impetuous decision led to trouble.

84. servile (adj.) – overly submissive or eager to serve.
Example: The employee’s servile attitude annoyed his coworkers.