Chapter 3 - IV Flashcards
equivocal
open to more than one interpretation.
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time.
omnipotent
having ultimate power and influence.
discount
a deduction from the usual cost of something, typically given for prompt or advance payment or to a special category of buyers.
recant
say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.
herald
an official messenger bringing news.
flaw
a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object.
supplement
something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.
complication
an involved or confused condition or state; a difficulty.
equitable
fair and impartial.
unobtrusive
not conspicuous or attracting attention.
stout
- somewhat fat or of heavy build.
2. strong and thick.
concomitant
naturally accompanying or associated.
theoretical
concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.
objective
not dependent on the mind for existence; actual.
obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
derivative
originating from, based on, influenced by.
deserved
rightfully earned because of something done or qualities shown; merited.
vestigial
forming a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable.
antiquated
old-fashioned or outdated.
sanguine
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
high-handed
using power or authority without considering the feelings of others.
evanescent
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
peccadillo
a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin.
incendiary
- a person who starts fires, especially in a military context.
- a person who stirs up conflict.
achievement
a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.
adverse
preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.
menacing
suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
unpredictable
not able to be prediected.
premature
occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.
quixotic
exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
unprovoked
not caused by anything done or said.
banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
sagacious
having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.
verdant
of the bright green color of lush grass.
enamor
be filled with a feeling of love for.
castigate
reprimand someone severely.
depose
remove from office suddenly and forcefully..
convolute
to make an argument or story complex and difficult to follow.
facile
- appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
- having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach.
impeccable
in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless.
amicable
having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
dulcet
sweet and soothing (often used ironically).
garrulous
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
skittish
excitable or easily scared.
solicitous
characterized by or showing interest or concern.
endearing
inspiring love or affection.
naive
showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
motley
incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate.
variable
not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
homogeneous
of the same kind, alike
insightful
having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.
even
flat and smooth
facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
lonely
sad because one has no friends or company.
disingenuous
not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.
sole
one and only.
circumscribing
restrict something within limits.
corroborating
confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
refuting
prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; disprove.
ameliorating
make something bad or unsatisfactory better.
reversing
move backward.
