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Quiz #6

American/ WHisl

TermDefinition
pervade to become spread throughout all parts of
redolent having a strong smell : full of a fragrance or odor causing thoughts or memories of something
garrulous excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters
clamor 1. a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people 2. any loud and continued noise
expostulate express strong disapproval or disagreement
portentous giving a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen
magnanimous very generous or forgiving, esp. toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself
sage (n) A profoundly wise person (adj) wise
meretricous apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity
confound cause surprise or confusion in (someone), esp. by acting against their expectations
reproach (v) address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. (n) the expression of disapproval or disappointment
dilate make or become wider, larger, or more open
genially warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial pleasantly warm, comfortably mild such as in the temperature
incredulous 1. not willing to believe or trust; skeptical 2. Indicating or showing unbelief (incredulous smile)
disembody separate or free (something) from its concrete form
wan 1. lacking in forcefulness, competence, or effectiveness 2. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness
denizen 1. An inhabitant; resident 2. A person who regularly frequents a place
embolden to make bold or bolder; hearten; encourage
grave 1 Full of or suggesting danger 2. Serious or solemn
ideology the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.
Created by: lmyhre
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