1-52 Flashcards
anomaly
something that is unusual or unexpected.
equivocal
not easily understood or explained
lucid
very clear and easy to understand
precipitate
to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly
assuage
to make (unpleasant feeling) less intense
erudite
having or showing great knowledge
opaque
not able to be seen through: not easily understood
prodigal
wastefully extravagant
enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
fervid
intensely enthusiastic or passionate
placate
to make (someone) less angry or hostile
zeal
a strong feel of interest and ethusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
abstain
to restrain oneself for doing or enjoying something
audacious
a willingness to take bold risks/ lack of respect
desiccate
remove the moisture from something
gullible
easily persuaded to believe something
laudable
deserving praise and commendation
pedant
a person who makes excessive display of learning
vacillate
to waver between different opinions or actions
adulterate
to make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality