Barron's 333 List 3 Flashcards
Gainsay
v. Speak against, challenge, deny,
Immutable
adj. Fixed, Cannot be changed
Maverick
n. Rebel, Loner, Non-conformist
Morose
adj. Gloomy, Sad, Quiet
Officious
adj.
Objectionably aggressive in offering one’s unrequested or unwanted help; meddlesome; Obsolete, ready to serve
assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters.
“the security people were very officious”
Rescind
v. Cancel out, Remove, Revoke;
Invalidated by higher authority: Repel
The farmers want the farm bills rescinded
Venerate
v. Revere, Respect for someone, Honor someone with act
Belie
v. To contradict, Disguise, to disguise the truth, to misinterpret
Craven
adj. Cowardly, Defeated
Impervious
adj.
Nor affected or bothered by something
Impenetrable
Paucity
n. Scarcity, Shortage, Deficit
Delineate
v.
To describe or portray with accuracy
Indicate exact position of (something)
Futile
adj. Useless, Hopeless
Rarefied
adj. Less dense; Known or understood by a small group of people: Esoteric, recondite
Reprobate
n. depraved, unprincipled person;
v. to disapprove, condemn
Apathy
n. Absence of emotion, interest or concern