Chapter 3 - III Flashcards
ominously
in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen.
anachronistic
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
prescient
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.
providential
occurring at a favorable time; opportune.
shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
simpatico
(of a person) likable and easy to get along with.
inure
accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant.
exempt
free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
dominant
most important, powerful, or influential.
effusive
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
maudlin
self-pitying or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness.
fracture
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material.
syncopate
displace the beats or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa.
coalesce
come together to form one mass or whole.
agglomerate
collect or form into a mass or group.
amortize
gradually write off the initial cost of (an asset) over a period.
appreciate
recognize the full worth.
generate
cause (something, especially an emotion or situation) to arise or come about.
examine
inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
consider
think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.
secure
fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.
finish
bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete.
inscribe
write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record.
reject
dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one’s taste.
hardy
robust; capable of enduring difficult conditions.
try
make an attempt or effort to do something.
redundant
not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
support
bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
inveigle
persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
deliberate
done consciously and intentionally.
marginalize
treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.
hector
talk to (someone) in a bullying way.
inform
give (someone) facts or information; tell.
mimic
imitate (someone or their actions or words, especially in order to entertain or ridicule.
invalidate
make (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous.
defer
put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
presage
(of an event) be a sign or warning that something, (typically something bad) will happen.
archaic
very old or old-fashioned.
erroneous
wrong; incorrect.
deftly
in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.
unbeknownst
without the knowledge of (someone).
abhorrent
inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
consanguineous
relating to or denoting people descended from the same ancestor.
tremulous
shaking or quivering slightly.
coltish
energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behavior.
cumbersome
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldly.
beguile
charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
chary
cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
repulse
drive back (an attack or attacking enemy) by force.
sentry
a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place.
sage
a profoundly wise man, especially one who features in ancient history or legend.
sycophant
a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
fecund
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.
efficacious
(of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
imperious
assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
forebear
an ancestor.
progeny
a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
