BR Vocab III Flashcards
minutiae (plural: minutia)
the small, precise, or trivial details of something.
“the minutiae of everyday life”
synonyms: details, particulars
disreputable
not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.
“think twice before buying cheap fireworks from disreputable sources”
synonyms: infamous, notorious
facile
- (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
synonyms: simplistic, superficial - (of a person) having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach.
“a man of facile and shallow intellect” - (of success, especially in sports) easily achieved.
“a facile victory”
synonyms: effortless, easy, undemanding
disreputable
not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.
“think twice before buying cheap fireworks from disreputable sources”
synonyms: infamous, notorious
impudent
not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
“he could have strangled this impudent upstart”
synonyms: impertinent, insolent, cheeky, cocky
degenerate
having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline.
“a degenerate form of a higher civilization”
synonyms: debased, degraded, corrupt, impure
impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
“her friend was headstrong and impetuous”
synonyms: impulsive, rash, hasty, reckless
agog
very eager or curious to hear or see something.
“I’m all agog to see London”
synonyms: eager, excited, impatient
manumission
the release from slavery or servitude.
“Their owner had given his permission and intention to manumit them.”