5th box -Flashcards

(v.) to loathe; to hate; Randall abominated all the traffic he encountered on every morning commute. Please do not abominate the guilty person until you hear the complete explanation.

adj.) self-centered, viewing everything in relation to oneself; The egocentric professor could not accept the students' opinions as valid.

(v.) pierce through with, or stick on; something pointed; The knight was impaled by the sharp lance.

(v.) talking foolishly; chatter; It is not uncommon for people to prate when they become nervous about speaking to a superior.