rosewater vocab quiz
Degenerate-Having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable
Cordiality-Warmth, friendliness, and politeness in manner
Resignation-Acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable
Psychosomatic-Relating to physical symptoms caused by mental or emotional factors
Futz-To waste time or busy oneself aimlessly
Smug-Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Gravid-Pregnant; carrying eggs or young
Eavesdrop-Secretly listen to a conversation
Impudent-Not showing due respect for another person
Irreverent-Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Casement-A window or part of a window set on a hinge
Simpering-Smiling or laughing in a way that seems weak or silly
Rapacious-Aggressively greedy or grasping
Tenuous-Very weak or slight
Tinhorn-Cheap or trivial
Formidable-Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
Polyglot-Knowing or using several languages
Tottering-Unsteady or shaky in movement
Ambrosia-Something very pleasing to taste or smell
Salve :A soothing ointment or lotion
Ineffectual :Not producing any or the desired effect
Ablution-The act of washing oneself, often for religious ritual
Ardent-Enthusiastic or passionate
folderol-foolish talk, ideas, or procedures; nonsense; a trifle
Degenerate-Having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable
Cordiality-Warmth, friendliness, and politeness in manner
Resignation-Acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable
Psychosomatic-Relating to physical symptoms caused by mental or emotional factors
Futz-To waste time or busy oneself aimlessly
Smug-Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Gravid-Pregnant; carrying eggs or young
Eavesdrop-Secretly listen to a conversation
Impudent-Not showing due respect for another person
Irreverent-Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Casement-A window or part of a window set on a hinge
Simpering-Smiling or laughing in a way that seems weak or silly
Rapacious-Aggressively greedy or grasping
Tenuous-Very weak or slight
Tinhorn-Cheap or trivial
Formidable-Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
Polyglot-Knowing or using several languages
Tottering-Unsteady or shaky in movement
Ambrosia-Something very pleasing to taste or smell
Salve :A soothing ointment or lotion
Ineffectual :Not producing any or the desired effect
Ablution-The act of washing oneself, often for religious ritual
Ardent-Enthusiastic or passionate
folderol-foolish talk, ideas, or procedures; nonsense; a trifle