1st week Flashcards
Erstwhile
(Adverb) formerly
(Adjective) former, previous
Disparage
(Verb) regard or represent as being of little worth
To depreciate by indirect means (such as invidious comparisons)
To lower in rank or reputation
Travesty
(Noun) a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. Ex. „The absurdly lenient sentence is a … of Justice“
A debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
(Verb) represent in a false or distorted way. Ex. „ he had betrayed his family by …-ing them in his plays“
To make a … of: parody
Immutable
(Adjective)
Not capable of or susceptible to change
Recalcitrant
(Adjective) obstinately defiant of authority or restraint. Difficult to manage or operate. Not responsive to treatment. Resistant.
Wanton
(Adjective) merciless, inhumane. Having no just foundation or provocation: malicious
Being without check or limitation: such as unduly lavish: extravagant, luxuriantly rank
Lewd, bawdy
Causing sexual excitement: lustful sensual
Playfully mean or cruel: mischievous
(Archaic) hard to control: undisciplined, unruly
(Noun) one given to self-indulgent flirtation or trifling - used especially in the phrase „play the …“
A pampered person (especially a spoiled child) or animal (pet)
(Archaic) a sexually unrestrained woman
(Verb) behave in a sexually unrestrained way
Play, frolic
Inordinate
(Adjective) unusually or disproportionately large; excessive. Exceeding reasonable limits: immoderate
(Archaic): (of a person) unrestrained in feelings or behavior; disorderly, unregulated
Proclivity
(Noun) a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a thing
Especially: a strong inherent inclination towards something objectionable.
Variegated
(Adjective) exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or spots of different colors. Varied in appearance or color
Accede
(Verb) to express approval or give consent: to agree to a request or demand. Usually with … + to…
To become a party to something (such as an agreement) - usually … + to… ex: I … to the agreement of the contract.
(Formal) to enter upon an office or position
(Archaic, formal) approach
Proclivity
(Noun) a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a thing
Especially: a strong inherent inclination towards something objectionable.
Variegated
(Adjective) exhibiting different colors, especially as regular
Proclivity
(Noun) a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a thing
Especially: a strong inherent inclination towards something objectionable.
Variegated
(Adjective) exhibiting different colors, especially as regular
Proclivity
(Noun) a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a thing
Especially: a strong inherent inclination towards something objectionable.
