All Words Flashcards
Dysphoria
A state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction in life
Relentless
Opressively constant; incessant
Ex: the relentless heat of the desert
Abate
To become less active, less intense, or less in amount
Ex: As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.
Abstract
Existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality.
Ex: She had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting.
Abysmal
Extremely bad
Ex: I got an abysmal grade on my APUSH test!
Acquisition
The act of gaining a skill or possession of something
Ex: Language acquisition is easier for kids than adults.
Adept
having knowledge or skill
Advent
The arrival or creation of something
Ex: The world has never been the same since the advent of the light bulb.
Adversial
Relating hostile opposition
Ex: An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life.
Aesthetic
Relating to beauty or refined taste
Concede
To be forced to agree or surrender; to admit to a transgression
Enumerate
To specify or count
Ex: I can’t enumerate how many times I have gotten a bad grade this school year. It makes me sick.
Galvanizing
Thrilling, exciting, stimulating
Geriatric
Relating to old age
Ex: I became interested in geriatric medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away.
Ignominious
Publicly shameful or humiliating.
Ex: The politician’s expensive campaign ultimately ended in ignominious defeat. ie Hillary Clinton.
