Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

etymology > 5th 12 > Flashcards

5th 12 Flashcards

0
Q

jocose

A

given to; characterized by joking

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

flippant

A

lacking seriousness; disrespectful

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

levity

A

lightness of mind; lacking appropriate seriousness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

parody

A

humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

sardonic

A

characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

satire

A

use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

travesty

A

inferior of quality, grotesque imitation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

alacrity

A

cheerful willingness, readiness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

volition

A

will

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

olfactory

A

pertaining to sense or smell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

putrid

A

stinking from decay; corrupt

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

pungent

A

sharp in taste or smell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

etymology (17 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions