LOF Ch. 12 Vocabulary

Front

What does the word 'inimical' mean?

Back

Tending to obstruct or cause harm.

Front

What does 'elephantine' mean?

Back

Of great mass; huge and bulky.

Front

What is the meaning of 'antiphonal'?

Back

Containing or using responses; alternating.

Front

What does 'distend' mean?

Back

To cause to expand as if by internal pressure.

Front

What is 'crepitation'?

Back

The sharp sound of snapping noises.

Front

What does 'sanguine' mean?

Back

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Front

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

Back

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Front

What does 'nefarious' mean?

Back

Wicked or criminal.

Front

What does 'mendacious' mean?

Back

Not telling the truth; lying.

Front

What does 'pulchritude' mean?

Back

Beauty.