51-100 Flashcards
He (ameliorated) the situation by apologizing after he forgot it was her birthday.
Ameliorate
- to make better or improve
Amend, Pacify
Her speech was (candid) even though she was related to one of the contestants.
Candid
- impartial or honest in speech
Forthright, frank, honest
The (catholic) planning template had everything we needed to prepare for our wedding.
Catholic
- universal, broad and comprehensive
Extensive, General
We had a difficult time finding the pigeon’s (aerie) even though we could hear the babies squealing.
Aerie
- a nest built high in the air, elevated/secluded dwelling
Perch, stronghold
The drunk driver felt very (contrite) after he realized he killed his best friend in the crash.
Contrite
- Deeply sorrowful, repentant for a wrong
Apologetic, remorseful
Male (chauvinists) believe that men must be obeyed since they are inherently superior to women.
Chauvinist
- someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he or she belongs
Bigot, Jingoist
Meg received (approbation) from her vice principal for her calm demeanor.
Approbation
- approval or praise
Adulation, Commendation
He (adulterated) the paint by accidentally mixing it with water.
Adulterate
- to make impure
Debase, Load
Mark was a (boor) compared to the other visitors on vacation.
Boor
- a crude person, lacking manners
Lout, Clod, Oaf
The filmmaker (corroborated) all the statistics presented with live video and pictures.
Corroborate
- to support with evidence
Authenticate, Buttress, Confirm
In many action movies, villains find the (coffers) hidden behind picture frames.
Coffer
- a strongbox, large chest for money
Exchequer, treasury
There was no hard or authoritative evidence to support the (apocryphal) statements told by Donald Trump.
Apocryphal
- of questionable authority or authenticity
Disputed, Doubtful
Cameron was excited to see her plants (burgeon) as it became warmer outside.
Burgeon
- to grow and flourish
Bloom, flourish, prosper
The (cloying) icing on the cake left an extreme sugary taste in their mouth.
Cloying
- sickly sweet, excessive
Excessive, Fulsome
There was (collusion) between the mafia and the witness which affected his statement.
Collusion
- Collaboration, complicity, conspiracy
Connivance
The powerpoint made the job seem more (convoluted) than it actually was.
Convoluted
- intricate and complicated
Byzantine, complex, elaborate
The fact that multiple organizations refused to talk to the film. maker (bolstered) the idea that they were hiding something.
Bolster
- to support, to prop up
Brace, buttress, crutch, prop
The (credulous) child continued to believe in Santa Clause for years.
Credulous
- too trusting, gullible
Naive, Susceptible
She found out her idea was (arrogated) by her boss after he took credit for it at the meeting.
Arrogate
- to claim without justification, to claim for oneself without right
Presume, Take
The (craven) cat stayed under the bed, terrified of the loud dog.
Craven
- lacking courage
Timid, Fainthearted
After he entered the ED, he frequently asked for (anodynes) for his chronic back pain.
Anodyne
- something that calms or soothes pain
Narcotic, Nepenthe, Opiate
The ingredients in the food processor (coalesced) to make a great pesto.
Coalesce
- to grow together to form a single whole
Amalgamate, Bland, Condense
The (austere) appearance of the house made buyers turn away before even stepping inside.
Austere
- Severe or stern in appearance, undecorated
She worried that the prolonged exposure to water would (blight) the outdoor cushions.
Blight
- to afflict or destroy
After losing the election, the president (abdicated) his office and fled the White House.
Abdicate
- to give up a position, right, or power
Many TV stars have (affected) accents to make sure they can play their roles perfectly.
Affected
- phony, artificial
Pretentious, insincere
The influencer thought that she could (aggrandize) if she began posting more pictures and videos.
Aggrandize
- to increase in power, influence, and reputation
She tried to (bilk) during the board game by drawing too many cards.
Bilk
- to cheat, to defraud
Meg was shocked to find the living room in (chaos) after the cats had been up all night.
Chaos
- a disorder, a confused situation
The 5-year old’s (articulate) speech fooled people into thinking she was twice her age.
Articulate
- able to speak clearly and expressively
A (bevy) of fans gathered around the celebrity to get a picture.
Bevy
- a group
She earned her (caustic) reputation from her cutting, yet witty, insults.
Caustic
- biting in wit
I (bifurcated) the bundt cake in order to share with my fiance.
Bifurcate
- to divide into 2 parts
I will (abjure) my last name and take the name Hoffart instead.
Abjure
- to reject, to abandon formally
Winston always adored food, therefore, we did not expect his (aberrant) appetite where he ate very little.
Aberrant
- deviating from what is normal or expected
The coach carried an (amulet) with him during the game in hopes it would keep evil spirits away.
Amulet
- an ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits
I had to (abstain) from eating and drinking after midnight before having blood work done at the PCP.
Abstain
- to choose not to do something
There was an (anomaly) in the patient’s lab work which raised concern for possible cancer.
Anomaly
- Deviation from what is normal
The (archaic) computer was so slow, you couldn’t even use the internet.
Archaic
- ancient, old-fashioned
The visitor was confused by the (ambiguous) instructions given by the screener that it took them 15 minutes to find their destination.
Ambiguous
- doubtful or uncertain, can be interpreted several ways
The pain killers provided the patient with (analgesia) without loss of consciousness.
Analgesia
- a lessening of pain without loss of consciousness
The (audacious) hero character rescued the hostage from the serial killer.
Audacious
- fearless and daring
She planned to (amortize) the total cost of the sofa until it was paid off.
Amortize
- to diminish by installment payments
The (alacrity) of the racehorse stunned everyone after he won the race by several furlongs.
Alacrity
- speed or quickness
The judge (condoned) the compelling evidence against the perpetrator and instead reduced his sentence.
Condone
- to overlook, pardon, or disregard
She split up her homework into sections to (alleviate) the number of things she needed to complete at once.
Alleviate
- to make more bearable
Martin Luther King Jr. was a (demagogue) in the efforts of equality between blacks and whites.
Demagogue
- a leader, one appealing to emotion or prejudice
The beginner tried to (emulate) the professional player’s ability to play lacrosse.
Emulate
- to copy, to try to equal or excel
Cameron (duped) her parents frequently into thinking she was spending time with her friends instead of her significant other.
Dupe
- to deceive
The (gestation) period of a human is close to 40 weeks.
Gestation
- the growth process from conception to birth
