Day 1-3 Flashcards
Inscrutable
Hard to understand completely
Imperious
Self assured, domineering, overbearing
Convivial
Lively, festive
Solicitous
Concerned, attentive, eager
Histrionic
Of behavior, theatrical, dramatic
Ardor
A strong feeling of passion, energy, zeal
Robust
Strong, healthy, hardy
Facile
Easy, unconstrained
Subsequent
Following a certain point
Debacle
an utter defeat or failure, a sudden collapse or downfall
Redoubtable
Inspiring respect, awe, fear
Toady
Fawned hanger-on; yes man, sycophant
Harangue
A length speech or lecture
Temperance
Moderation or restrain in feeling or behavior
Lavish
Liberal, wasteful
Corpulence
Obesity, fatness, bulkiness
Vex
To irritate, annoy, trouble
Redolent
Fragrant, having a strong smell
Cerebral
Of brain, intellectual rather than emotional
Deface
To mar the appearance of, vandalize
Connoisseur
A person with refined taste
Adulation
High praise, flatter, toady
Callous
Thick skinned, insensitive
Arable
Fit for growing crops
Viscous
Thick, syrupy, sticky
Profound
Deep, wise, sagacious
Palliate
To make less serious, ease
Litigation
Lawsuit
Compendious
Comprehensive but fairly brief
Dearth
Lack, scarcity, insufficient
Discordant
Harsh sounding, badly out of tune
Somber
Dark, gloomy, melancholy, dismal
Wistful
Characterized by melancholy, longing, or yearning
Brevity
Shortness of time or duration, briefness, terseness
Florid
Gaudy, showy, extremely ornate, ruddy, flushed
Opaque
Impervious to light, difficult to understand
Erratic
Deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct opinion
Eccentric, queer
Idiosyncrasy
Peculiarity of temperament; eccentricity
Devoid
Completely lacking
Disparage
To belittle, speak disrespectfully about
Vacuous
Empty headed, not serious
Infelicitous
The quality or state of being unhappy
Boor
Crude person, one lacking manners or taste
Whimsical
Playful or fanciful idea
Sedulous
Diligent, preserving, assiduous
Vindictive
Spiteful, vengeful, unforgiving
Petulance
Rudeness, peevishness
Prosaic
Everyday, ordinary, dull
Cursory
Hastily done, superficial
Exonerate
To free from blame
Opprobrious
Disgraceful, contemptuous
Chagrin
Shame, embarrassment, humiliation
Disparity
Difference in quality or kind
Indignant
Angry, incensed, offended
Remission
Lessening, relaxation
Foster
To nourish, cultivate, promote
Quibble
To argue about insignificant and irrelevant details
Ineffable
Difficult to describe or express
Consummate
To complete, finish, perfect
Vacillate
To waver, show indecision
Steadfast
Fixed in direction, steadily directed resolution
Inkling
Hint, vague idea
Polarize
To separate into opposing forces or groups
Vindicate
To confirm, justify, defeat
Censure
To blame, decry, condemn, criticize, rebuke
Discern
To perceive something onscure
Holistic
Emphasizing importance of the whole and interdependence f it’s parts
Equanimity
Calmness of temperance, composure, tranquility