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Quiz #2

American/Whisl 2015-16

TermDefinition
disenchant to rid of or free from illusion
wane to decrease in strength, intensity to decline in power, importance, prosperity
fervent having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm
invective insulting, abusive, highly critical language
provocation action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately
obstreperous noisy and difficult to control
angst a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish
heed to give careful attention to
soveriegn (adj)having supreme rank, power or authority (noun) a monarch; a king, queen, or other supreme ruler
boon something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit
penchant a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something
pundit a learned person, expert, or authority (ex: a critic or commentator)
indiscriminate lacking in care, judgment, selectivity; haphazard
distress great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble
panache A grand or flamboyant manner or style
punctilious Extremely attentive to detail; precise
eminent 1. high in station, rank, or repute; prominent 2. noteworthy
convoluted complicated; intricately involved
blinkered narrow-minded and subjective; unwilling to understand another viewpoint
requisite required or necessary for a particular purpose, position, etc.; indispensable:
defoliate To strip of leaves; destroy or cause widespread loss of leaves
desuetude The state of being no longer used or practiced
impassible incapable of suffering pain or harm
melee confusion; turmoil; jumble a confused hand-to hand fight or struggle among several people
anemic lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness; listless; weak
venerable commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity;worthy of reverence, as becauseof high office or noble character
Created by: lmyhre
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