DAY 5 Flashcards
aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
clangor
a continuous loud banging or ringing sound.
conventional
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
diminutive
extremely or unusually small.
debunk
expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).
discernible
able to be seen or noticed.
enigmatic
difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
estranged
(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.
extravagant
lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
fanciful
over-imaginative and unrealistic.
frivolous
not having any serious purpose or value.
heterogenous
of different origin; not from the same source, individual, or species.
imperious
arrogant and domineering.
impertinent
not showing proper respect; rude.
invasive
tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully.
irresolute
showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
laudable
(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.
lax
not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
marginalize
reat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.
panache
a stylish, original, and very confident way of doing things that makes people admire you
plodding
slow-moving and unexciting.
prosaic
having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality.
remedial
giving or intended as a remedy or cure.
restive
(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction.
sporadic
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
stigmatize
describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
undermine
erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation).
utterly
completely and without qualification; absolutely.
weary
feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.
zealous
showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
