1/27 Vocab Words Flashcards
Amorous
Adj
Loving or romantic
The couple is in an amorous relationship
Corroborate
Verb
To confirm or back up with evidence
Sure I can corroborate with you about the shooting with facts
Decorous
Adj
Polite,proper, in good taste
We will teach you how to be proper and decorous for the pageant
Expedite
Verb
To speed up the process of
I expedited the package so it can come in 2 days
Idyllic
Adj
Naturally, peacefully (specific to nature)
The picture is idyllic it is very calming
Juxtapose
Verb
To place side by side for comparison or contrast
The two hipsters were juxtapose next to each other
Incandescent
Adj
Brilliant,giving off light or heat
Her mind was incandescent
Exasperate
Verb
To annoy or frustrate thoroughly
I am exasperated by homework
Discordant
Adj
Lacking harmony or agreement
Her singing is so discordant she is off tone
Volatile
Adj
Explosive, unstable
Certain members of SNL are extremely volatile they are unstable
Imperious
Adj
Arrogant; asserting power w/o justification
The court system was being imperious they sent him to jail for no reason
Affinity
Noun
Inherent likeness agreement or connection; close resemblance
My brother and I resist affinity when out in public
