Basic Words III Flashcards
Guffaw
laugh boisterously
Quandary
state of uncertainty or perplexity, especially a requiring a choice between equally unfavorable opinions
Consummate
having or revealing supreme masterly or skill, to make perfect or complete in every respect
Flounder
behave awkwardly, have difficulties
Morose
ill tempered and not inclined to talk, gloomy
Boon
a desirable state, very close and convivial
Muted
softened, subdued
Pithy
concise and full of meaning
Jocular
characterized by jokes and good humor
Degrade
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Raffish
marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness
Dearth
a lack or shortage
Renege
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation, go back on an promise
Ingenuity
the power of creative imagination
Robust
sturdy or strong in form, constitution or construction
Moot
open to argument or debate, undecidable in a meaningless or irrelevant way
Archaic
so old as to appear to belong to a different period
Malleable
capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out, easily influenced
Patronize
verb- to treat condescendingly
Discriminate
recognize or perceive the difference
Snide
expressive of contempt, derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
Autonomously
acting independently, self governing ( of a country)
Deter
turn away from by persuasion, try to prevent, show opposition to
Impede
be a hindrance or obstacle to
Stolid
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
ascendancy
that state that exists when one person or group has power over another
Fledgling
young and inexperienced, any new participant in some activity
Incessant
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
Inclement
of weather) unpleasant, stormy, used of persons or behavior showing no mercy
Apprehension
fearful expectation
Respite
a pause from doing something (as work), rest of relief
Proponent
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
Disheartened
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
Malady
a disease or sickness
Elusive
difficult to capture or difficult to remember
Resolve
reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
Impermeable
does not allow fluids to pass through
Avid
marked by an active interest and enthusiasm
Transitory
lasting a very short time
advocate
speak , plead or urge in favor of, a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea,
Fete-
to celebrate a person
Appreciable-
large enough to be noticed ( usually refers to an amount)
Disenfranchise-
deprive of voting rights
Ornate
marked by elaborate rhetoric with decorative details
Obdurate-
unable to be persuaded or moved emotionally, stubborn, unyielding
Plodding
( of movement) slow and laborious
Meander
to wander aimlessly
Endemic
native, originating where it was found
Thwart:
hinder or prevent (the efforts plans or desires of)
Entice
get someone to do something through ( of false and exaggerated ) promises
