1100 27-29 Flashcards
Pinnacle
Summit, peak, top, crown
Array
Arrangement, system
Obscure
Unknown, lowly, unclear
Ardent
Passionate, eager
Culminate
Reach the highest point
Constrict
Limit, bind, squeeze
Prodigy
Marvel, phenomenon
Bereft
Deprived of
Falter
Stumble, hesitate, waver
Exultation
Triumphant joy
Vitriolic
Biting, burning
Invective
Insulting, abusive speech
Besmirch
Soil, stain, dim the reputation
Voluminous
Bulky, large
Retrospect
Looking backward
Egotist
A vain, conceited person
Humility
Humbleness, modesty, meekness
Pungent
Sharply stimulating, biting
Inveterate
Habitual, firmly established
Adamant
Unyielding, inflexible
Vulnerable
Open to attack, susceptible
Bedlam
Confusion, uproar
Cacophony
Discard, harsh sound, dissonance
Exploit
Profit by, utilize
Propinquity
Nearness in time or place
Disgruntled
Unhappy, displeased
Infallible
Exempt from error, right
Panacea
Cure-all
Eradicate
Wipe out
Impede
Interfere, block, hinder
Sedate
Quiet, still, undisturbed, sober
Equanimity
Evenness of mind, composure
Compatible
Harmonious, well-matched
Serenity
Peaceful repose
Revere
Honor, respect, admire
Irrational
Unreasonable, absurd
Avarice
Greed, passion for riches
Insatiable
Cannot be satisfied
Nadir
Lowest point
Moribund
Dying, at the point of death
Lithe
Graceful
Obese
Very fat
Adherent
Backer, supporter
Bliss
Happiness, pleasure
Pathetic
Sad, pitiful, distressing
Exhort
Urge strongly, advise
Apathy
Lack of interest, unconcern
Fracas
Noisy fight, brawl
Inebriated
Drunk, intoxicated
Adversary
Opponent, enemy, foe
Indolent
Lazy
Gusto
Enthusiasm, enjoyment, zest
Garrulous
Talkative, wordy
Banal
Trivial, meaningless from overuse
Platitude
Commonplace or trite saying
Pique
Fit of resentment
Dilettante
One who has a great interest, but little knowledge
Atypical
Nonconforming
Nondescript
Undistinguished, difficult to describe
Wane
Decrease, decline