english vocab

13 cards·by ariel2monkey

specious

superficially plausible, but actually wrong

desultory

lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

gratuitous

being without apparent reason,cause, or justification

condescending

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

caustic

harsh biting harmful

torrent

a strong and fast moving water or current of speech

malice

intention or desire to do evil

answer

coalesce

to grow together, to combine

beget

to give rise, to bring about

stupor

a state of near unconsciousness or insensibility

derelict

in very poor condition as a result of neglect

contrary

opposition in nature, direction or meaning