5th box -Flashcards

(adj.) contemptible; disgraced; degrading; The behavior was so ignominious he was ashamed to be associated with it. She left him because of his ignominious treatment of her.

(v.) to characterize or make as disgraceful; The gross error will stigmatize the worker as careless.

(adj.) showing little emotion; With a stolid expression, the man walked away from the confrontation.

(adj.) glowing through haze; shocking, sensational; A lurid sun shone upon them as they watched the sun set on the beach. The tabloid specialized in lurid stories about celebrities' indiscretions.