Cards On The Wall Flashcards
Susceptible
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
“She isn’t very susceptible to flattery”
“I’m very susceptible to colds”
Venerable
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom or character
“The president was a venerable old man”
Baleful
Having a harmful or destructive effect/threatening harm; menacing
“The way that they have gone about it has had baleful effects on the Jewish students”
“It had a baleful influence”
Stifle
Restrain oneself from doing something
“I tried so hard to stifle my laughter so I would not hurt her feelings”
“Anything I do seems to be stifled by my anxiety”
Eclectic
Deriving ideas, style or taste from broad and diverse range sources
“The cast is made up of an eclectic group of people”
“I have an eclectic taste in music”
Astute
Mentally sharp or clever
“He is an astute observer of the current political climate”
Treaterous
Guilty of or involving betrayal and deception
“Of course condemn the treaterous people behind this campaign”
Confrontation
A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties
“I try to avoid confrontation about the conflict with the kids that I go to school with”
Ample
Enough or more then enough; plentiful
“There is ample time for discussion”
“There is ample evidence that the intentions behind this campaign was not to share about Palestinian culture but to stir up hatred against Israel”
Refine
To improve it by making small changes
“I haven’t finished refining my plan yet”
“There is always room for refinement”
Specious
Having a false look of truth or genuineness
“He had some specious excuses”
Contentious
Causing or likely to cause an argument
“This is a highly contentious issue”
Despondent
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage
“I was despondent over losing him”
Reconcile
Cause to coexist in harmony, make or show to be compatible
“Until principle Brown intervenes, Arabs and Jews will never be able to reconcile”
Somber
Dark in color or tone; gloomy
“The somber clouds indicate that it’s going to rain soon”
Iniquitous
Grossly unfair and morally wrong
“The fact that the Arabs are allowed to have a Campaign for Palestine but the Jews are not allowed to have a campaign for Israel proves just how iniquitous the school administration is”
Archaic
Very old or old fashioned
“They need to update their archaic computer system”
“There archaic practices are advocated by people of limited outlook”
Impede
Delay or prevent
“It will impede the Jewish students security”
”It will impede my academic progress”
Heart Rending
Causing great sadness or distress
“It was a heart rending thought”
Rebuke
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their actions
“My lethargy in class drew a sharp rebuke from my teacher”
“There should be a public rebuke from the Jewish students”
Incredulous
Of a person unwilling or unable to believe something
“They are incredulous to the facts”
Impinge
Have an effect or impact, especially a negative one
“Don’t let lowbrows impinge on your self esteem”
“My excessive schoolwork is starting to impinge on my social life”
Conjure
To make something appear by magic or as if by magic
“She was able to conjure a career from thin air”
“She managed to conjure a victory”
Wane
Decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker
“The scandal caused her popularity to wane”
“Interest in the issue continued to wane”
