+
Related Flashcards
Cards In This Set
| Front | Back |
|
Summarily
|
In a summary manner; without the customary formalities
|
|
Euphoric
|
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness
|
|
Malady
|
A disease or ailment
|
|
Purgative
|
Strongly laxative in effect
|
|
Entreat
|
Ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
|
|
Engender
|
Cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)
|
|
Indefatigable
|
(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly
|
|
Gingerly
|
In a careful or cautious manner
|
|
Emetic
|
(of a substance) causing vomiting
|
|
Metate
|
(in Central America) a flat or slightly hollowed oblong stone on which materials such as grain and cocoa are ground using a smaller stone
|
|
Infarction
|
The obstruction of the blood supply to an organ or region of tissue, typically by a thrombus or embolus, causing local death of the tissue
|
|
Torrid
|
Very hot and dry
|
|
Gall
|
Bold, impudent behavior
|
|
Staunch
|
Loyal and committed in attitude
|
|
Phosphorescent
|
Emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
|
