Sadlier Oxford Level H Unit 9

Vocab
 

20 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

Cards In This Set

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Beatitude
(n.) Any state of great happiness
Bete noire
(n.) Something unwanted or unwelcome
Bode
  1. (v.) To predict; foretell
Dank
(adj.) Disagreeably damp or humid
Ecumenical
  1. (adj.) Of worldwide scope or applicability; universal
Fervid
(adj.) Intense
Fetid
(adj.) Having an offensive odor
Gargantuan
(adj.) Of immense size, volume, or capacity; gigantic
Heyday
(n.) The period of greatest popularity, success, or power; prime
Incubus
  1. (n.) An oppressive or nightmarish burden
Infrastructure
  1. (n.) An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system
Inveigle
(v.) To win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk
Kudos
(n.) A praising remark; an accolade or compliment
Lagniappe
(n.) An extra or unexpected gift or benefit
Prolix
(adj.) wordy