A&S Analogies Set 1 Flashcards
Parsimonious
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal
Caprice
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior
Idyll
an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or unsustainable one
Deride
express contempt for; ridicule
Condescension
an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain
Abscond
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft
Untenable
(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Slavish
relating to or characteristic of a slave, typically by behaving in a servile or submissive way
Reticent
not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily
Callousness
insensitive and cruel disregard for others
Blemish
spoil the appearance of (something) that is otherwise aesthetically perfect
Melodrama
a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions
Stringent
(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting
Throng
a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
Mediator
a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between
Incite
encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior)
Famine
extreme scarcity of food
Eminent
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession
Condone
accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue
Barbaros
savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal
Acquiesce
accept something without protest
Anthology
a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
Novelty
the quality of being new, original, or unusual OR a small and inexpensive toy or ornament
Phenomena
Plural of phenomenon
Confidant
a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others
Intelligible
able to be understood; comprehensible
Nourish
provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Degradation
the condition or process of degrading or being degraded
Hovel
a small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
Receptacle
an object or space used to contain something:
Clemency
mercy; lenience
Requisite
made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations
Exploited
make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)
Loquacious
tending to talk a great deal; talkative
