BLUE Flashcards
What is an affidavit?
A written version of a sworn statement.
Synonyms: confirmation, proclamation, affirmation, official declaration.
What does it mean to buffet?
To strike against something heavily or repeatedly.
Synonyms: strike, hit, batter.
What does commodious mean?
Pleasantly spacious and roomy.
Synonyms: spacious, large, ample, big, vast, extensive.
What is the meaning of congruent?
Corresponding to or consistent with each other or something else.
Synonyms: matching, fitting, similar, harmonious.
What does consonant mean?
In agreement with something; pleasing in harmony.
Synonyms: agreeing, pleasing, conducive, harmonious.
What is aplomb?
Confidence, skill, and poise, especially in difficult or challenging circumstances.
Synonyms: assurance, self-confidence, composure.
What does discreet mean?
Completely separate or the ability to deal with situations in a way that does not offend or embarrass people.
Synonyms: separate, secret, isolated.
What is dotage?
An offensive term for the lack of strength or concentration sometimes believed to be characteristic of old age.
Synonyms: old age, declining youth, senility.
What does eccentricity refer to?
A quality of being unconventional, especially in a whimsical way.
Synonyms: peculiarity, oddity, weirdness, idiosyncrasy.
What does erroneous mean?
Incorrect, based on an incorrect assumption, or containing something that is incorrect.
Synonyms: mistaken, flawed, wrong, incorrect.
What is acrimonious?
Full of or displaying anger and resentment.
Synonyms: bitter, spiteful, hostile.
What does propriety mean?
The quality of displaying behaviors thought to be correct or appropriate.
Synonyms: politeness, decorum, modesty, respectability.
What is a foible?
An idiosyncrasy or small weakness; also, the weakest part of a sword blade.
Synonyms: fault, shortcoming, quirk, weakness.
What does prevaricate mean?
To avoid giving a direct and honest answer or opinion, or a clear and truthful account of a situation.
Synonyms: hedge, evade, stall, beat around the bush.
What does fulsome mean?
Excessively complimentary (to the point of being offensive); a great amount or intensity.
Synonyms: flattering (overly), excessive, immoderate, overgenerous.
What does nefarious mean?
Utterly immoral or wicked.
Synonyms: wicked, evil, villainous, immoral.
What does intact mean?
Not damaged; complete; without any removed parts.
Synonyms: whole, unbroken, in one piece, integral.
What does morbid mean?
Interested in gruesome subjects; grisly.
Synonyms: morose, gloomy, dark, moody, melancholic.
What does perceptible mean?
Large enough, great enough, or distinct enough to be noticed.
Synonyms: detectable, noticeable, observable, audible.
What is recompense?
Compensation for a loss or injury.
Synonyms: reward, compensation, pay, reimbursement.
What does sundry mean?
Assorted, but considered as a single category or group.
Synonyms: various, miscellaneous, assorted, diverse, different.
What is tenacity?
Tending to stick firmly to any decision, plan, or opinion, without changing it.
Synonyms: stubbornness, firmness, obstinacy, persistence.
What does anarchy mean?
A situation in which there is total lack of organization and control.
What does validate mean?
To confirm or establish the truthfulness or soundness of something.
Synonyms: authenticate, confirm, authorize.
What does wan mean?
To make or become very ill; to be pale, sickly.
Synonyms: pale, pallid, ashen, gray, waxen.
