Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Black Cat Vocabulary


1. Solicit: (V) -to seek for (something) by earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.
Synonym:canvass
Antonym: refuse to accept


2. Mad: (Adj) -mentally disturbed; deranged; insane; demented.

3. Succinct: (Adj) -expressed in few words; concise; terse.

4. Phantasm: (N) -an illusory likeness of something.

5. Docile: (Adj) -easily managed or handled.

6. Disposition: (N) -the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude.

7. Sagacious: (Adj) -having or showing keen discernment, and sound judgment.

8. Paltry: (Adj) -lacking in importance or worth; trivial.

9. Gossamer: (N) -something delicate, light, or flimsy.

10. Fidelity: (N) -faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observances.

11. Procure: (V) -to get by special effort; obtain or acquire.

12. Allusion: (N) -the act of alluding; indirect reference:

13. Intemperance: (N) -excessive use of alcoholic beverages.

14. Maltreat: (V) -to treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse.

15. Scruple: (N) -a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.

16. Malevolence: (N) -ill will; malice; hatred.

17. Atrocity: (N) -the quality of being extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal.

18. Debauch: (N) -a period of wanton self-indulgence, an excessive party which includes consumption of alcohol.

19. Sentiment: (N) -a mental feeling; emotion.

20. Remorse: (N) -deep and painful regret for wrongdoing.

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