Day 6 Flashcards
Illusory
Causing illusion; deceptive, misleading
Of the nature of an illusion; unreal
Erroneous
Filled with errors; wrong
Empathetic
Forcibly expressive (clearly)
Insightful
Having or showing a great understanding; perceptive
Inscrutable
Impossible to understand or interpret
Irrelevant
Not connected/applicable or relevant to something
Substantiate
To establish by proof or competent evidence
Prolific
Highly Productive
Indulgent
Excessive
Benevolent
Characterised by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings; charitable
Anachronistic
Something that is not in its correct historical or chronological time
Tangential
Merely touching; slightly connected
Circumscribe
To draw a line around; encircle
To enclose within bounds; limit
Simplistic
Treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they are; oversimple
Questionable
Doubtful as regards truth or validity
Cantankerous
Bad-tempered, argumentative, uncooperative
Eloquent
Fluent or persuasive in speech or writing
Elusive
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Difficult to remember
Pursue
Follow or chase someone or something
Continue or proceed along (a path or route)
Forestall
To prevent, hinder, or thwart by action in advance
Anticipate; to act beforehand
Revise
To amend or alter
To alter something already written or printed in order to make corrections/ improve
Consummate
To bring to a state of perfection; fulfill
Confound
To perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse
Reconcile
To win over to friendliness ; to bring into agreement or harmony
Entangle
To cause to become twisted together with or caught in
Involve in difficulties or complicated circumstances from which it is difficult to escape
Dispel
Make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear; dismiss
Enthrall
Capture the fascinated attention of; charm; captivate
Exclude
Remove from consideration
Prevent the entrance of
Elevate
To move or raise to a higher place or position
Prohibit
To forbid an action, activity etc. by law or authority
Minimize
To reduce to the smallest possible amount
Cloy
Disgust or sicken someone with an excess or sweetness, richness or sentiment; become tedious
Negate
Used to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of
To nullify or cause to be ineffective
Disavow
To disclaim knowledge of, connection with, or responsibility for; repudiate
Ensure
To secure; guarantee
Synthesize
To form a material or abstract entity by combining parts or elements
To combine
Distract
To draw away or divert, as the mind or attention
To disturb or trouble greatly in mind
Mediate
Intervene in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation
Subdue
Overcome; quieten or bring under control (a feeling or person)
Thrive
Prosper; flourish
To grow or develop well or vigorously(of a child, animal, or plant)
Revitalize
To give new life to
Jeopardize
Put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm or failure
Concur
Be of the same opinion; agree
Happen or occur at the same time
Edify
Instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually
Repudiate
Refuse to accept; reject
Discern
Recognise or to find out
Distinguish someone or something with difficulty by sight or with the other senses
Delineate
Describe or portray someone precisely
Administer
Manage and be responsible for the running or a business
Hamper
To hold back; hinder
To interfere with; curtail (to cut short)
Fabrication
An invention; a lie
The action of process of manufacturing or inventing something
Ambivalence
Mixed feelings
Elitist
Of a person or class of persons considered by others or by themselves as in intellect, talent, power, wealth, or position in society
Pundit
A learned person, expert, or authority
Conformity
Action in accord with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices
Obedience
Dilettante
Amateur
Novelty
A beginner
State or quality of being new or unique
Cathartic
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; purifying, cleansing
Precursor
A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner
Discredit
Harm the good reputation of
Sarcasm
Deriding or mocking
Finesse
Pressure delicacy and skill; expertise
Release
Allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free
Salvage
Rescue from a wrecked or sunken ship
Saving anything from danger
Condemnation
The expression of very strong disapproval; censure
Popularity
Liked by many
Critic
A person who judges, evaluates or criticises
Exasperation
A feeling of immense irritation or annoyance
Rebellion
Open, organized, and armed resistance to ones government or ruler
Alacrity
Cheerful, readiness, promptness or willingness
Liveliness
Enigma
A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand; puzzle
Maverick
Independent
Inconsistency
The quality or condition of being inconsistent; unstable
Eradication
To remove or destroy utterly
Popularity
Liked by many
Critic
A person who judges, evaluates or criticises
Exasperation
A feeling of immense irritation or annoyance
Rebellion
Open, organized, and armed resistance to ones government or ruler
Alacrity
Cheerful, readiness, promptness or willingness
Liveliness
Enigma
A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand; puzzle
Maverick
Independent
Inconsistency
The quality or condition of being inconsistent; unstable
Eradication
To remove or destroy utterly
Bombast
High sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people
Generosity
The quality of being kind and generous
Tension
The state of being stretched tight
Mental or emotional strain
Temperance
Moderation or self restraint in action, statement etc; self control
Proximity
Nearness in place, time, order, Occurrence, or relation
Simplicity
Freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts
Rigidity
Stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard
Cooperation
An act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit
Willingness to cooperate
Irony
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its meaning
Legendary
Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known
Deficit
The amount by which something; especially a sum of money is too small
Jade
A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consisting of the minerals of jadeite
Solace
Comfort or consolations in a time of great distress or sadness
Conjecture
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
Connoisseur
An expert judge in matters of taste
Mandate
An official order or commission to do something ; instruction, command
Forgo
Go without something diserable
Coherent
Logically connected; consistent
