Day 7 Flashcards
appease
- calm someone down
- satisfy a demand or desire
arbitrary
determined by chance, not reason
archaic
ancient or outmoded; out of date
clamorous
characterized by extremely loud noise
dearth
lack of something in a particular area
explicable
able to be explained or understood
hyperbole
exaggeration to make a point or be funny
immutable
not capable of being changed
indefatigable
highly determined; resistant to tiring out
indolent
habitually lazy; averse to activity
insular
limited in outlook or experience; narrow
intransigent
refusing to compromise; stubborn
intrepid
resolutely fearless; brave
irreverent
lacking proper respect or seriousness
loathe
dislike greatly, often with disgust
malign
- evil and harmful
- speak about someone in a bitter and critical manner
malleable
changeable or flexible; capable of being influenced
neophyte
an amateur or novice in a field
plastic
- capable of being molded; flexible
- artificial; unnatural
platitude
a trite or banal remark or statement
prescient
possessing foresight of upcoming events
pristine
in its original, unspoiled state
reproach
express criticism towards; reprimand
robust
- capable of surviving despite adverse conditions
- (of an object, person, or organization) strong and powerful
salubrious
- promoting health or well-being
- (of a place or accommodation) pleasant
sedulous
paying attention to details; diligent
sanction
- authorize; permit
- penalize; punish
soporific
causing sleep or lethargy
stern
hard, harsh, or severe in manner
tendentious
biased toward a particular view, often a provocative one
