359 Words (MT 2) Flashcards
Capitulate
to surrender unconditionally; to give up resistance
Juggernaut
any large, overpowering, destructive force or object, as war, a giant battleship, or a powerful football team
Depauperate
falling short of natural development or size; impoverished
Misanthrope
a person who dislikes or distrusts other people or mankind in general
Exuberant
filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement; growing luxuriantly or profusely
Acumen
ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
Detente
easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
Trite
(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness
Idolatry
the religious worship of idols; excessive or blind adoration, reverence, devotion, etc.
Antediluvian
very old, old-fashioned, or out of date; antiquated
Discombobulate
to confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate
Vapid
lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavour; without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious
Inculcate
impress on somebody’s mind: to fix something firmly in somebody’s mind through frequent and forceful repetition; very similar to indoctrinate
Edify
instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually
Facetious
joking or jesting often inappropriately; meant to be humorous or funny, not serious
Profligate
wildly extravagant; completely given up to dissipation and licentiousness, shamelessly immoral
Gregarious
(of a person) fond of company, sociable; (of animals) living in flocks or loosely organized communities
Onomatopoeia
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
Redacted
censor or obscure (part of a text) for legal or security purposes
Nadir
the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization
Evanesce
to disappear gradually, vanish, fade away; to pass out of sight, memory
Thalassic
of or pertaining to seas and oceans; growing, living, or found in the sea; marine
