D4 Flashcards
1
Q
abstain
A
restrain oneself from doing/enjoying smtg
2
Q
approbation
A
approval/praise
3
Q
disparate
A
essentially different
4
Q
emulate
A
match/ surpass a person usually by imitation
5
Q
fervid
A
intensely passionate to an extreme
6
Q
garrulous
A
Excessive talking about trivial matters
7
Q
incendiary
A
tending to cause a conflict
8
Q
inimical
A
tending to obstruct or harm
9
Q
invigorate
A
give strength to
10
Q
paradigmatic
A
a typical example of smtg
11
Q
placid
A
calm and peaceful and not easily upset or excited
12
Q
polemical
A
involving strongly critical or disputatious speech or writing
13
Q
prudent
A
acting with care and think about the `future
14
Q
punctilious
A
showing great attention to details
15
Q
recondite
A
little known