Day1 Flashcards
Abrupt
(adjective) sudden; out of the blue
The meeting ended abruptly because of the boss’s family emergency.
Abrupt
(adjective) appearing unkind or rude because you are in a hurry
Sorry I rushed our conversation; I wasn’t trying to be abrupt.
Extraordinary
(adjective) not typical; special
The view from up here is extraordinary.
Extraordinary
(adjective) surprising; not expected
That project took an extraordinary amount of work.
Utter
(adjective) emphasis on something that is particularly bad
This calculus problem has left me in a state of utter confusion.
Utter
(verb) to use your voice
She was so shocked that she couldn’t even utter a single word.
Absurd
(adjective) especially ridiculous
Her idea was simply absurd.
Partial
(adjective) incomplete; not whole
She only offered a partial solution to selling more merchandise.
Robust
(adjective) extremely strong and sturdy
The bridge’s structure is very robust.
Superb
(adjective) above average; very good
That vacation was superb.
Vicious
(adjective) purposely harmful or violent
The wild dog was very vicious.