ahh (the sequel) Flashcards
pervasive
spreading or spread throughout
ex: when something is pervasive, it’s everywhere. common things are pervasive such as greed and perfume.
prevalent
something common in a particular place at a particular time
ex: a band that becomes super duper popular
derivative
a compound obtained (/derived) from another compound
as a noun: kind of a financial agreement or deal
as an adjective: describes something that borrows heavily from something else that came before it
incessant
continues without interruption (and indefinitely long continuing)
ex: when you’re on a flight and it’s tough to tolerate the incessant crying of a baby
grueling
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
basically: it’s difficult
vacillate
to waver back and forth, being unable to decide
ex: deciding between waffles and pancakes at your favorite diner
usurp
seize and take control without authority
ex: taking over your neighbors backyard and claiming their pool as your own would mean you usurped his yard (except they’d prolly call the cops on u)
callous
insensitive or emotionally hardened
ex: a callous person is someone who’s unmoved by other ppl’s problems
brevity
being brief or fleeting
incite
provoke or stir up
basically: to cause to act / occur
dissonance
disagreeable sounds
lavish
generous and extravagant
meager
small in amount or quality
ex: they always provide a meager portion of dessert at fancy restaurants
negligent
characterized by neglect and lack of concern
obscure
adjective: not clearly understood / expressed
verb: make unclear
formidable
extremely impressive in strength or excellence to inspire fear
ex: if you’re a famous celebrity, you’d prolly need to bring a formidable bodyguard wherever you go
rigorous
extremely careful and precise
basically: accurate
enhance
increase
florid
something that’s elaborate and full of extra flourishes
ex: your single aunt’s overly decorated living room
ostentatious
intended to attract notice and impress others
ex: my drip
emulate
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
intuitive
spontaneously prompted by a natural tendency
impetuous
characterized by lack of thought or deliberation
ex: someone impetuous acts too hastily or carelessly
precocious
exceptionally early in development or maturity
ex: fuckin nerds bro like stfu no one asked u
mundane
found in the ordinary course of events
ex: Superman hides his heroic feats by posing as his mundane alter ego, Clark Kent
