1 Flashcards
What does ‘Arrogate’ mean?
To take or claim (something, such as a right or privilege) without justification.
What is a ‘Balabour’?
(Historical) A day laborer, especially in the building trades.
What does ‘Carping’ refer to?
Characterized by persistent petty and unwarranted criticism.
What does ‘Coherent’ mean?
Logically connected and consistent.
What does ‘Congeal’ mean?
To solidify or thicken, especially by cooling.
What does ‘Emulate’ mean?
To match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
What is an ‘Encomium’?
A speech or piece of writing that warmly praises someone or something.
What does ‘Germane’ mean?
Relevant to a subject under consideration.
What does ‘Intransigent’ mean?
Unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something.
What does ‘Invidious’ mean?
Likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others; unfairly discriminating.
What is ‘Largesse’?
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
What does ‘Substantiate’ mean?
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
What does ‘Taciturn’ mean?
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
What does ‘Temporize’ mean?
To avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time.
What does ‘Tenable’ mean?
Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
What does ‘Accost’ mean?
To approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
What does ‘Animadversion’ mean?
Criticism or censure.
What does ‘Celerity’ refer to?
Swiftness of movement; rapidity.
What does ‘Halcyon’ mean?
Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
What does ‘Histrionic’ mean?
Excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style.
What does ‘Incendiary’ mean?
(Of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.
What does ‘Myopic’ mean?
Nearsighted; lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight.
What does ‘Overt’ mean?
Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.
What does ‘Pejorative’ mean?
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
What does ‘Propriety’ refer to?
The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
What does ‘Sacrilege’ mean?
Violation or profanation of anything sacred or held sacred.
What does ‘Summarily’ mean?
In a summary manner; without the customary formalities.
What is a ‘Suppliant’?
A person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority.
What does ‘Undulate’ mean?
To move with a smooth wavelike motion.
What is a ‘Talisman’?
An object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
