Chapter 1: 31-40 Flashcards
1
Q
mitigate; moliffy; assuage; alleviate
A
- verb
- to relieve
- to lessen
- to ease
2
Q
covet
A
- verb
- to strongly desire
- to crave
3
Q
antithesis; antithetical
A
- noun
- the direct opposite
- the complete reverse
- ANTIPODE
4
Q
prototype
A
- noun
- an original model
5
Q
aloof
A
- adjective
- detached
- not friendly and forthcoming
- distant physically or emotionally
- reseved
- standing near but apart
6
Q
trite; hackneyed; banal; platitudinous; insipid
A
- adjective
- unoriginal
- commonplace
- onverused
- CHLICHED
7
Q
antecedent
A
- noun
- a preceding event
- a FORERUNNER
- a precersor
8
Q
plausible
A
- adjective
- believable
- credible
9
Q
implausible
A
- adjective
- unbelievable
- incredible
10
Q
prudent
A
- adjective
- careful
- cautious
- sensible
11
Q
aesthetic
A
- adjective
- realting to what is beautiful
- an appreciation of what is beautiful or attractive