Deck 10 Flashcards
What is the primary meaning of malleable?
Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking
Also means easily influenced or changed.
What are synonyms for malleable?
- Pliable
- Flexible
- Workable
- Ductile
- Moldable
What is the primary meaning of allegorical?
Relating to or using allegory, a symbolic representation
Also refers to having a hidden or symbolic meaning beyond the literal interpretation.
What is a narrative?
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story
Also refers to the practice or art of telling stories.
What is the primary meaning of showcase?
A glass case used for displaying articles in a store or museum
Also means to display something in a conspicuous place to attract attention.
What is the primary meaning of heady?
Having a strong or exhilarating effect
Can also mean intoxicating or rash.
What does peripheral mean?
Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something
Also refers to being of secondary or minor importance.
What is the primary meaning of foolhardy?
Recklessly bold or rash
What is the primary meaning of taciturn?
(of a person) Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
What is affinity?
A natural liking for and understanding of someone or something
Also refers to a similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship.
What is the primary meaning of exposition?
A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory
Also refers to the part of a literary work that provides necessary background information.
What does soporific mean?
Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
What is the primary meaning of prolix?
(of speech or writing) Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
What does loquacious mean?
Tending to talk a great deal; talkative
What is the primary meaning of abide?
Accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)
Also means to tolerate or endure.
What is the primary meaning of sullen?
Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
What does disseminate mean?
Spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely
What is the primary meaning of materialize?
Become actual fact; happen
What does compelling mean?
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
Also means not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction.
What is the primary meaning of invidious?
Likely to arouse resentment or anger in others; unfairly discriminating
What is the primary meaning of unresolved?
Not solved or concluded; ongoing
What does skittish mean?
Nervous or excitable; easily scared
What is a skeptic?
A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions
What is a row?
A noisy dispute or quarrel
Also refers to a linear arrangement of people or things.
What does meticulous mean?
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
What is the primary meaning of ornamental?
Serving as a decoration
What does impenetrable mean?
Impossible to pass through or enter
Can also mean impossible to understand; incomprehensible.
What is the primary meaning of commiserate?
Express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize
What does quibble mean?
Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
What is the primary meaning of conspicuous?
Clearly visible or attracting attention; easily seen
What does conventional mean?
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
What is the primary meaning of quantifiable?
Able to be measured or quantified
What does truculent mean?
Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
What is the primary meaning of indiscretion?
Lack of good judgment or care in behavior and speech; imprudence
What is the primary meaning of hidebound?
Unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
What does plaintive mean?
Sounding sad and mournful
What is the primary meaning of disapprobation?
Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
What does vapid mean?
Offering nothing stimulating or challenging; bland
What is the primary meaning of vitiate?
To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of
What does ‘disapprobation’ mean?
Disapproval, Condemnation, Censure, Criticism, Denunciation
Contextual usage: ‘He faced the disapprobation of his peers after his controversial decision.’
Define ‘vapid’.
Offering nothing stimulating or challenging; bland
Contextual usage: ‘The conversation was so vapid that she quickly lost interest.’
What are synonyms for ‘vapid’?
- Insipid
- Uninteresting
- Dull
- Boring
- Flat
What does ‘vitiate’ mean?
To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of something
Contextual usage: ‘The contract was vitiated due to the fraudulent information provided.’
What are the synonyms for ‘vitiate’?
- Corrupt
- Debase
- Invalidate
- Spoil
- Impair
What is the primary meaning of ‘temper’?
To moderate or soften something
What is the secondary meaning of ‘temper’?
A person’s state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm
Provide a contextual usage for ‘temper’.
‘She tempered her criticism with a smile.’
Define ‘amalgamate’.
To combine or unite to form one organization or structure
Contextual usage: ‘The companies decided to amalgamate to improve their market position.’
What are synonyms for ‘amalgamate’?
- Merge
- Combine
- Unite
- Blend
- Integrate
What does ‘pellucid’ mean?
Transparently clear in style or meaning
Contextual usage: ‘Her explanation was pellucid, leaving no room for confusion.’
What are synonyms for ‘pellucid’?
- Clear
- Transparent
- Lucid
- Crystal clear
- Limpid
Define ‘equitable’.
Fair and impartial
Contextual usage: ‘The judge made an equitable decision that satisfied both parties.’
What are synonyms for ‘equitable’?
- Fair
- Just
- Impartial
- Unbiased
- Balanced
What does ‘canny’ mean?
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
Provide a contextual usage for ‘canny’.
‘Her canny investments paid off handsomely.’
What does ‘complimentary’ mean?
Expressing praise or admiration
Contextual usage: ‘The reviewer gave the performance a complimentary review.’
What are synonyms for ‘complimentary’?
- Flattering
- Praising
- Commendatory
- Free
- Gratis
What is the primary meaning of ‘propitiate’?
To win or regain the favor of a god, spirit, or person by doing something that pleases them
Provide a contextual usage for ‘propitiate’.
‘The villagers offered gifts to propitiate the deity.’
Define ‘encroach’.
To intrude on a person’s territory or a thing considered to be a right
What are synonyms for ‘encroach’?
- Intrude
- Trespass
- Infringe
- Invade
- Overstep
What does ‘pragmatism’ mean?
A philosophical approach that assesses the truth of meaning of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application
Provide a contextual usage for ‘pragmatism’.
‘Her decision was guided by pragmatism rather than theory.’
Define ‘patent’.
A government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period
What are synonyms for ‘patent’?
- License
- Trademark
- Obvious
- Clear
- Exclusive right
What does ‘self-indulgence’ mean?
Excessive or unrestrained gratification of one’s own appetites, desires, or whims
Contextual usage: ‘His weekend was a spree of self-indulgence.’
What are synonyms for ‘self-indulgence’?
- Indulgence
- Gratification
- Excess
- Hedonism
- Luxury
What does ‘prodigal’ mean?
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
What are synonyms for ‘prodigal’?
- Extravagant
- Wasteful
- Spendthrift
- Lavish
- Imprudent
