120 Words Every 10th Grader Should Know Flashcards
exaltation
a feeling or state of extreme happiness.
“she was in a frenzy of exaltation and terror”
fortuitous
happening by chance rather than intention.
“the similarity between the paintings may not be simply fortuitous”
happening by a lucky chance; fortunate.
“the ball went into the goal by a fortuitous ricochet”
insinuate
suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
“he was insinuating that I had no self-control”
imperious
having or showing arrogant superiority
“his imperious demands”
mutinous
(of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
“mutinous soldiers occupied the radio station”
punctilious
showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.
“he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests”
prevailing
existing at a particular time; current.
prove more powerful or superior.
“it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion”
rapport
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well.
“she was able to establish a good rapport with the children”
scrutinize
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
“customers were warned to scrutinize the small print”
ungainly
(of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy.
“an ungainly walk”
taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
“after such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose”
vilify
- speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
“he has been vilified in the press” - spread negative information about
amenable
- open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
“parents who have amenable children”
impervious
- not allowing fluid to pass through.
“an impervious layer of basaltic clay” - unable to be affected by.
“he worked, apparently impervious to the heat”
gesticulate
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.
“they were shouting and gesticulating frantically at drivers who did not slow down”
barrage
- a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.
“his forces launched an artillery barrage on the city” - bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.
“his doctor was barraged with unsolicited advice”
conflagration
an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.
“tinder-dry conditions sparked fears of a conflagration in many drought-devastated communities”
elucidate
make (something) clear; explain.
“work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter”
deleterious
(FORMAL) causing harm or damage.
“divorce is assumed to have deleterious effects on children”
candor/candour
the quality of being open and honest; frankness.
“a man of refreshing candour”
exemplary
serving as a desirable model; very good.
“exemplary behaviour”
insipid
lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.
“mugs of insipid coffee”
* lacking vigour or interest.
“many artists continued to churn out insipid, shallow works”
magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.
“she should be magnanimous in victory”
lucid
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expressed clearly; easy to understand.
“a lucid account”
domineering
asserting one’s will over another in an arrogant way.
“how can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear?”
derogatory
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
“she tells me I’m fat and is always making derogatory remarks”
disparage
regard or represent as being of little worth.
“he never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors”
bombardment
a continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.
“an aerial bombardment will precede the attack”
* a continuous flow of questions, criticisms, or information.
“a steady bombardment of emails and phone calls”
