Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Romanticism
List One
20
English
11th Grade
04/22/2015

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
abeyance (n.)
Definition
a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
Term
absolve (v.)
Definition
to clear of guilt or blame.
Term
blithe (adj.)
Definition
carefree and lighthearted.
Term
congenial (adj.)
Definition
suited to ones needs or nature, agreeable.
Term
convulsive (adj.)
Definition
intense and uncontrolled.
Term
deliberate (adj.)
Definition
unhurried and thoughtful.
Term
disreputable (adj.)
Definition
lacking respectability of character or behavior.
Term
dissipation (n.)
Definition
reckless waste of resources; wastefulness.
Term
mean (adj.)
Definition
inferior in quality, value or importance.
Term
misgiving (n.)
Definition
a feeling of doubt, mistrust or uncertainty.
Term
nonconformist (n.)
Definition
one who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs or practices.
Term
perennial (adj.)
Definition
lasting through the year or through many years, enduring.
Term
perturbation (n.)
Definition
disturbance of emotions; agitation; uneasiness.
Term
predominate (v.)
Definition
the have controlling power or influence.
Term
resignation (n.)
Definition
an acceptance of something as unavoidable.
Term
rudiment (n.)
Definition
an imperfect or undeveloped form.
Term
serenity (n.)
Definition
a mental or spiritual calm or tranquility.
Term
sublime (adj.)
Definition
of high spiritual, moral or intellectual worth, noble.
Term
transpire (v.)
Definition
to occur or happen.
Term
vulgar (adj.)
Definition
coarse or common.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!