Monday, August 22, 2011

Week 7 Words

1. Arbitrary (adj) – based on a whim
2. Cognizant (adj) - aware
3. Effigy (n) – a likeness
4. Exacerbate (v) – to irritate
5. Flout (n) – to show contempt
6. Forthwith (adv) - immediately
7. Fray (n) – a conflict/fight
8. Harass (v) – to torment
9. Implacable (adj) – unappeasable, relentless
10. Indigent (adj) - poor
11. Jurisdiction (n) – range of authority
12. Monolithic (adj) – having a massive structure
13. Oust (v) – to eject
14. Paroxysm (n) – an outburst
15. Reprehensible (adj) – blameworthy, culpable
16. Revert (v) – to go back
17. Skirmish (n) – a small battle
18. Stymie (v) – to hinder
19. Terminate (v) – to end
20. Turbulent (adj) - riotous

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