Untitled Flashcard Set

241. emissary

Definition: A person sent on a special mission as a representative
Example: The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace between the two nations.

242. inscrutable

Definition: Impossible to understand or interpret
Example: Her expression was inscrutable, so no one knew what she was thinking.

243. lurid

Definition: Shockingly vivid, disturbing, or sensational
Example: The news reported the crime in lurid detail.

244. morose

Definition: Gloomy, sullen, or bad-tempered
Example: He became morose after losing the game.

245. prevaricate

Definition: To lie or avoid telling the truth
Example: Instead of answering directly, she chose to prevaricate.

246. interminable

Definition: Seemingly endless; very long and tiring
Example: The lecture felt interminable and boring.

247. propitiate

Definition: To win favor or appease someone (often by giving something)
Example: They tried to propitiate the angry crowd with apologies.

248. abject

Definition: Extremely bad, miserable, or hopeless
Example: The refugees lived in abject poverty.

249. chaff

Definition: Worthless things; also teasing remarks
Example: Ignore the chaff and focus on what really matters.

250. fusillade

Definition: A rapid series of shots or outbursts
Example: The soldiers were met with a fusillade of gunfire.

251. harlequin

Definition: A clown or comic character wearing colorful clothes
Example: The performer dressed like a harlequin at the festival.

252. incontinent

Definition: Lacking self-control (especially over bodily functions or emotions)
Example: His incontinent anger caused him to shout at everyone