DAY 8 Flashcards
accentuate
make more noticeable or prominent.
conjectural
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
convivial
(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
decadent
characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.
egregious
outstandingly bad; shocking.
evanescent
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
flamboyant
(of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
forestall
prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.
gainsay
deny or contradict (a fact or statement).
galvanize
shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
indiscriminate
done at random or without careful judgement.
innocuous
not harmful or offensive.
momentary
lasting for a very short time; brief.
mundane
lacking interest or excitement; dull.
nettlesome
causing annoyance or difficulty.
nullify
make legally null and void; invalidate.
obviate
remove (a need or difficulty).
omnipresent
widely or constantly encountered; widespread.
oust
drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.
palpable
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost able to be touched or felt.
perfidy
the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy.
profuse
(especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant.
pugnacious
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
sagacious
having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.
sanguine
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
scant
barely sufficient or adequate.
skullduggery
underhand, unscrupulous, or dishonest behaviour or activities.
trivial
of little value or importance.
utilitarian
designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
vapid
offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland.
