Basic Words IV Flashcards
Martial
suggesting war or military life
Credence
belief in something
Pristine
unspoiled, untouched (usu. Of nature), immaculately clean and unused
Whimsical
determined by impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
Lucid
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
Inadvertent
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
Empathetic
showing understanding and ready comprehension of other people’s states and emotions
Facetious-
cleverly amusing in tone
Smattering
a slight or superficial understanding of a subject; a small amount of something
Genial
agreeable, conducive to comfort, friendly and cheerful
Surly
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
Genteel
marked by refinement in taste and manners
Perpetuate
cause to continue
Benign
kind, not dangerous to health, not recurrent or progressive
Fickle
liable to sudden unpredictable change, esp in affection or attachments
Precedent
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
Euphoria
feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
Grovel
show submission or fear
Jargon
a characteristic language of a particular group
Assuage
making something intense less severe
Spurn
reject with contempt
Tawdry
tastelessly showy, cheap and showdy
Illicit
contrary to or forbidden by law
Detrimental
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
Hamstrung
made ineffective or powerless
Buck
resist
Irresolute
uncertain how to act or proceed
Glib
( of a person) speaking with ease but without sincerity
Uncompromising
not making concession
Sentimental
effusively or insincerely emotional, especially in art music and literature
Altruism
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Unruly
(of persons) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline, unwilling to submit to authority
Vacuous
devoid of intelligence, matter or significance
Pertinent
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
Debase
reduce the quality or value of something
Cornucopia
an abundant supply of something good
Conducive
making a situation or outcome more likely to happen
Banish
expel from a community, residence or location, drive away
Impeccable
without fault or error
Derisive
abusing vocally, expressing contempt or ridicule
Perennial
lasting an indefinitely long time; eternal, everlasting
Contemptuous
scornful, looking down at others with a sneering attitude
Commendable
worthy of high praise
Rankle
gnaw into; make resentful or angry,cause annoyance or resentment that persists.
Urbane
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience,suave, courteous, and refined in manner.
Elaborate
marked by complexity and richness in detail, explain in more detail
Tumult
a state of noise, chaos and confusion
Augment
enlarge or increase, improve
Assail
attack in speech or writing,(of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly,criticize (someone) strongly.
Egotist
a conceited and self centered person
