list 6 - JLC/Kindred

Cards (20)

  • translucent
    Permitting the passage of light; transmitting and defusing of light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly; free from disguise or falseness; easily understandable
  • tentative
    Hesitant; not fully worked out or developed; determined by something else
  • tact
    A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense; sensitive perception
  • sully
    To make dirty or tarnished
  • sonorous
    Producing sound (as when struck); full or loud in sound; imposing or impressive in effect or style
  • obscene
    offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty
  • niche
    A recess in a wall especially for a statue; a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best suited; a specialized market
  • meander
    To wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination; to follow a winding or intricate course; (n) a winding path or course; a turn or winding of a stream
  • intermittent
    Coming and going at intervals; occasional; not continuous; (as in a stream) appearing or disappearing seasonally
  • discretion
    Individual choice or judgment; the quality of having or showing good judgment; the quality of being discreet or reserved
  • chide
    To voice disapproval to; to reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner
  • brackish
    Somewhat salty; not appealing to the taste; disgusting
  • unequivocal
    Leaving no doubt; clear; unquestionable
  • raucous
    Rough or noisy in a high-spirited way; disagreeably harsh or strident
  • perverse
    Turned away from what is right or good; improper; obstinate in opposing what is right, reasonable, or accepted
  • malevolent
    Having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
  • depraved
    Marked by evil or corruption
  • impotent
    Lacking in power, strength, or vigor; unable to act or achieve one's purpose; unable to produce fruit or offspring
  • impertinent
    Characterized by insolent rudeness; showing a lack of manners or consideration for others; irrelevant
  • contrite
    Feeling or showing remorse for improper or objectionable behavior or actions