December 2023 Flashcards
ANIMOSITY
strong dislike,
opposition, or anger
ANTAGONIST
a person who is strongly
opposed to something or
someone
BUTTRESS
to make support for an
idea or argument
stronger by providing a
good reason for it
CONSPICUOUS
very noticeable or
attracting attention,
often in a way that is not
wanted
CONSTRICT
to limit an action or
behaviour
CORROBORATE
to add proof to an
account, statement,
idea, etc. with new
information
EMULATE
to copy someone’s
behavior or try to be like
someone else because
you admire or respect
that person
EXTRAPOLATE
to guess or think about
what might happen
using information that is
already known
INTERDEPENDENT
depending on each
other, or consisting of
groups that depend on
each other
OMNIPRESENT
present or having an
effect everywhere at the
same time
PRECARIOUS
in a dangerous state
because not firmly fixed;
likely to fall or suffer
harm
PRESTIGE
respect and admiration
given to someone or
something, usually
because of a reputation
for high quality, success,
or social influence
REFUTE
to say or prove that a
person, statement,
opinion, etc. is wrong or
false
REPUDIATE
to refuse to accept
something or someone
as true, good, or
reasonable
SCRUTINY
the careful and detailed
examination of
something in order to
get information about it
