April-Dec2022 Flashcards
Pachyderm
a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
Phenom
a person who is outstandingly talented or admired, especially an up-and-comer.
“the newest pop phenom”
Adulation
obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise.
“he found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans”
Obscurity
the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant.
“he is too good a player to slide into obscurity”
the quality of being difficult to understand.
“poems of impenetrable obscurity”
Svelte
(of a person) slender and elegant.
“she was svelte and sophisticated”
Carcinogenic
having the potential to cause cancer.
Conspicuous
standing out so as to be clearly visible.
“he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam’s apple”
attracting notice or attention.
“he showed conspicuous bravery”
Sedentary
of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
“we all walk a certain amount every day even if we are sedentary”
Pedagogy
the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
“the relationship between applied linguistics and language pedagogy”
Siesta
an afternoon rest or nap, especially one taken during the hottest hours of the day in a hot climate.
“everyone had a siesta for a few hours”
Pergola
an archway in a garden or park consisting of a framework covered with trained climbing or trailing plants.
Conducive
making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
“the harsh lights and cameras were hardly conducive to a relaxed atmosphere”
Nuance
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
“the nuances of facial expression and body language”
Somber
dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.
“the night skies were somber and starless”
Apprehension
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
“he felt sick with apprehension”
Exodus
a mass departure of people, especially emigrants.
“the annual exodus of sun-seeking Canadians to Florida”
Acolyte
a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession.
an assistant or follower.
“she runs the department through a small group of acolytes”
Foreboding
fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
“with a sense of foreboding she read the note”
Inept titude
lack of skill or ability.
“the officials displayed remarkable ineptitude”
Ímpetuous
in a sudden way, without considering the results of your actions:
Verboten
forbidden, especially by an authority.
“bank fishing is verboten on Strathbeg”
Sadistic
deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
“she took a sadistic pleasure in tormenting him”
Notion
conception of or belief about something.
“children have different notions about the roles of their parents”
Interminable
endless (often used hyperbolically).
“we got bogged down in interminable discussions”
having or seeming to have no end especially : wearisomely protracted an interminable sermon.
Furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
“they spent a furtive day together”
Commiserate
express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.
“she went over to commiserate with Rose on her unfortunate circumstances”
Enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
“Madeleine was still an enigma to him”
