CD7 Flashcards
transmute
To alter, change or convert something
metamorphosis
A complete change in form or substance
protean
Extremely variable
dynamic
Constantly changing or moving
malleable
Flexible or easily shaped
binary
Something that is separated into two parts that are both of equal importance, but are mutually exclusive
decode
To make clear and easy to understand
cryptic
Obscure or otherwise hard to understand
anthropomorphic
Having the attributes of a human, but not being human
superannuated
Oldfashioned or archaic
symbiosis
A mutually-beneficial relationship
alloy
A metal that is made up of two or more metallic substances that have been combined
inundate
To overwhelm or deluge with something
collusion
Coming together for a secret purpose
reconcile
To create a good relationship between two things
quixotic
Someone who impulsively performs noble and romantic, but impractical, acts
prolix
Wordy or verbose
maxim
A saying about a general rule of life
axiom
Something that is accepted as true because it has been proved constantly true in the past, or because it’s so obvious it doesn’t need to be proved again
noxious
“Unpleasant”
vehement
Being forceful, passionate, or intense when speaking
vapid
Dull, lifeless, and bland
vocation
A job or occupation
viable
Able to be done
venue
A place where events occur
idyllic
Peaceful, happy, and perfect
nostalgia
A longing for things to be the way they were in the past
renaissance
“rebirth” or “revival”
visionary
Someone who sees the possibilities of the future
paragon
The best, or the ideal, of something
