Deck 10 Flashcards
apolitical (adj)
/eɪpəˈlɪtɪk(ə)l/
Not interested or involved in politics
underwhelm (v)
/ˌʌndəˈwɛlm/
Fail to impress or make a positive impact on (someone); disappoint
plucky (adj)
/ˈplʌki
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties
skewer
/ˈskjuːə/
- (n) A long piece of wood or metal used for holding pieces of food, typically meat, together during cooking (xiên)
- (v) Fasten together or pierce with a pin or skewer
Subject to sharp criticism or critical analysis
hauteur (n)
/əʊˈtəː/
Proud haughtiness of manner
civility (n)
/sɪˈvɪlɪti/
Formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech
Polite remarks used in formal conversation
asperity (n)
/əˈspɛrɪti/
Harshness of tone or manner
(asperities) Harsh qualities or conditions
audacity (n)
/ɔːˈdasɪti/
- A willingness to take bold risks
2. Rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence
impudent (adj)
/ˈɪmpjʊd(ə)nt/
Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent
sleuth
/sluːθ/
- (n) a detective
- (v) Carry out a search or investigation in the manner of a detective
Investigate (someone or something)
chagrin
/ˈʃaɡrɪn/
- (n) Annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated
- (v) (be chagrined) Feel distressed or humiliated
lucrative (adj)
/ˈluːkrətɪv/
Producing a great deal of profit
extant (adj)
/ɪkˈstant/
Still in existence; surviving
moot
/muːt/
- (adj) Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty
- (adj) Having little or no practical relevance
- (v) Raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility)
topical (adj)
/ˈtɒpɪk(ə)l/
- (Of a subject) of immediate relevance, interest, or importance owing to its relation to current events
Relating to a particular subject; classified according to subject - (medicine) Relating or applied directly to a part of the body
