Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Vocab > Common Words 2 > Flashcards

Common Words 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Gall

A

N. The trait of being rude and impertinent

N. Feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Inexorable

A

Impossible to stop or prevent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Entrenched

A

Fixed firmly or securely

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Bucolic

A

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the country

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Prescience

A

The power to foresee the future

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Chortle

A

To chuckle, laugh merrily, often in a breathy, muddled way

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Rustic

A

Characteristic of rural life; awkwardly simple and provincial

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Cryptic

A

Mysterious or vague, usually intentionally

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Lambast

A

Criticize severely or angrily

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Querulous

A

Habitually complaining

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Glut

A

An excessive supply

Supply with an excess of

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Impudent

A

Improperly forward or bold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Culminate

A

Reach the highest or most decisive point

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Frivolous

A

Not serious in content or attitude or behavior

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Recondite

A

Difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Deferential

A

Showing respect

17
Q

Apathetic

A

Marked by a lack of interest

18
Q

Banal

A

Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

19
Q

Dictatorial

A

Expecting unquestioning obedience; characteristic of an absolute ruler

20
Q

Conspicuous

A

Without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

21
Q

Audacious

A

Willing to be bold in social situations or take risks

22
Q

Preclude

A

Keep from happening or arising; make impossible

23
Q

Concede

A

Acknowledge defeat
admit (to a wrongdoing)
Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

24
Q

Culpability

A

A state of guilt

25
Q

Incisive

A

Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Vocab (21 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions