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vocab
english
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arbitrary | based on prefernces, conveniece, or chance rather than law, reason, or fact. |
| conspicuous | obvious;easy to see; attracting attention |
| detest | dislike intensely; to hate |
| dexterity | skill in physical action mental quickness; cleverness |
| dreg | the least desirable part |
| flourish | to thrive; to prosper |
| fray | a fight; a brawl |
| incoherent | lacking logical connection; unclear; rambling |
| nullify | to make invalid; to repeal |
| paltry | of little or no importance; petty |
| persistent | refusing to give up; remaining for a long time |
| prediction | something foretold; a prophecy |
| sinister | threatening; ominous; evil |
| succinct | clearly expressed in few words;to the point |
| tundra | a treeless plain inartic regions having permanently frozen subsoil |