Wordly Wise Lesson 7 2
Terms
undefined, object
copy deck
- amorous
-
adjective
Expressing love or the state of being in love. - belittle
-
verb
To present or speak of as unimportant or of little value. - censure
-
verb
To blame or find fault with.
noun
A severe criticism or harsh judgment. - deem
-
verb
To consider; to believe. - divulge
-
verb
To make known something secret; to reveal. - exorbitant
-
adjective
Exceeding normal bounds; greater or more than seems reasonable. - expostulate
-
verb
To argue earnestly with another in an attempt to dissuade. - fateful
-
adjective
Having great or significant consequences. - ingrate
-
noun
An ungrateful person. - injunction
-
noun
1. An order or command.
2. A court order prohibiting someone from doing something. - moribund
-
adjective
Close to death; in a dying state. - motif
-
noun
1. A theme or idea in a work of art or literature that is developed or repeated.
2. A figure or design repeated in the decoration of something, such as a building or textile. - subsidize
-
verb
To support by giving financial aid.
subsidy - noun
a grant of money, often provided by a governmenet to a group or individual. - sumptuous
-
adjective
Extravagantly splendid or costly; luxurious. - voluble
-
adjective
Characterized by a ready flow of words; talkative.