Deck 2 Flashcards
Intimately - Primary Meaning
In a way that involves detailed knowledge or deep understanding.
Intimately - Secondary or tertiary Meaning
In a private and personal way, especially referring to personal relationships.
With close familiarity;closely
Intimately - synonyms
Closely, Personally, Deeply, Familiarly, Confidently.
Obfuscate - Primary Meaning
to make something less clear and harder to understand
Obfuscate - Secondary Meaning
To bewilder (someone).
( confuse)
Obfuscate - Synonyms
Confuse, Blur, Muddle, Cloud, Obscure.
Acclaim - Primary Meaning
Praise enthusiastically and publicly.
Acclaim - Secondary Meaning
Acknowledge or recognize (someone or something) with approval or enthusiasm.
Acclaim - Synonyms
Praise, Applaud, Commend, Celebrate, Extol.
Recrudesce - Synonyms
Reoccur, Resurface, Reappear, Flare up, Revive.
Fraught - Primary Meaning
(of a situation or course of action) Filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable).
marketing any new product is fraught with danger
Fraught - Secondary Meaning
Causing or affected by anxiety or stress.
there was a fraught silence
Fraught - Synonyms
Full of, Charged with, Rife with, Filled with, Laden with.
Coercion - Meaning
The act of compelling or forcing someone to act in a certain way.
Coercion - Synonyms
Compulsion, Force, Pressure, Intimidation, Duress.
Apprehension - Primary Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Apprehension - Secondary Meaning
Understanding; grasp.
Apprehension - Tertiary Meaning
The action of arresting someone.
Apprehension - Synonyms
Anxiety, Fear, Dread, Understanding, Arrest.
Understate - Primary Meaning
Describe or represent (something) as being smaller or less important or serious than it actually is.
Understate - Secondary Meaning
To express with restraint or without emphasis.
Understate - Synonyms
Downplay, Minimize, Play down, Underemphasize, Underplay.
Auxiliary - Primary Meaning
Providing supplementary or additional help and support.
Auxiliary - Secondary Meaning
A person or thing providing supplementary or additional support and help.
Auxiliary - Synonyms
Supplementary, Supportive, Additional, Secondary, Assisting.
Dexter - Primary Meaning
Relating to or situated on the right side.
Dexter - Secondary Meaning
Skillful, especially with the hands
Dexter - Synonyms
Right-hand, Skillful, Dexterous, Adroit, Adept.
Erstwhile - Synonyms
Former, Once, Previous, Past, Old.
Boon - Primary Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Boon - Secondary Meaning
A favor or request.
Boon - Synonyms
Blessing, Benefit, Advantage, Godsend, Gift.
Sloth - Primary Meaning
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.
Sloth - Secondary Meaning
A slow-moving tropical American mammal that hangs upside down from tree branches.
Sloth - Synonyms
Laziness, Inactivity, Idleness, Sluggishness, Lethargy.
Contentment - Synonyms
Satisfaction, Happiness, Pleasure, Fulfillment, Serenity.
Efficacious - Primary Meaning
Effective; producing the desired outcome.
Efficacious - Secondary Meaning
Having the power to produce a desired effect.
Efficacious - Synonyms
Effective, Efficient, Potent, Powerful, Productive.
Retiring - Primary Meaning
Shy and fond of being on one’s own.
Retiring - Secondary Meaning
Withdraw from one’s position or occupation; conclude one’s working or professional career.
Retiring - Synonyms
Shy, Reserved, Introverted, Modest, Withdrawn.
Susceptible - Tertiary Meaning
Open to; responsive to.
Susceptible - Synonyms
Vulnerable, Prone, Susceptive, Receptive, Sensitive.
Levity - Meaning
Deal a serious matter in a humorous or disrespectful way
Levity - other Meaning
Humour
Levity - Synonyms
Frivolity, Lightness, Joviality, Gaiety, Flippancy.
Sentimental - Synonyms
Nostalgic, Emotional, Romantic, Maudlin, Mushy.
Transient - Primary Meaning
Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
Transient - Secondary Meaning
A person who stays or works in a place for only a short time.
Transient - Tertiary Meaning
Passing through a place without staying.
Transient - Synonyms
Temporary, Fleeting, Momentary, Ephemeral, Short-lived.
Augment - Primary Meaning
Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
Augment - Secondary Meaning
To grow or become greater.
Augment - Synonyms
Increase, Enhance, Amplify, Boost, Enlarge.
Meretricious - Primary Meaning
Apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity.
Meretricious - Secondary Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a prostitute.
Meretricious - Synonyms
Tawdry, Flashy, Showy, Gaudy, Superficial.
Long-Winded - Primary Meaning
(of speech or writing) Tediously long; too long.
Long-Winded - Secondary Meaning
(of a person) Given to speaking or writing at great or tedious length.
Long-Winded - Synonyms
Prolix, Verbose, Wordy, Rambling, Tedious.
Deference - Primary Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Deference - Secondary Meaning
Consideration and respect shown towards someone or something considered important or authoritative.
Deference - Synonyms
Respect, Regard, Reverence, Submission, Compliance.
Disjunction - Primary Meaning
A lack of correspondence or consistency.
Disjunction - Secondary Meaning
Separation; disconnection.
Disjunction - Synonyms
Disconnection, Separation, Divergence, Division, Disparity.
Indecision - Primary Meaning
The inability to make a decision quickly.
Indecision - Secondary Meaning
A state of uncertainty or hesitation.
Indecision - Synonyms
Hesitation, Uncertainty, Vacillation, Irresolution, Doubt.
Somnolent - Meaning
Sleepy; drowsy.
Something that make you feel sleepy or drowsy
What does ‘Somnolent’ mean?
.In a state of near sleep; soporific
What are synonyms for ‘Somnolent’?
Drowsy, Sleepy, Lethargic, Slumberous, Soporific.
What does ‘Subdued’ mean?
Less happy than usual or more quiter than usual
Soft and restrained
overcame, brought under control
What are synonyms for ‘Subdued’?
Muted, Softened, Toned down, Restrained, Understated.
What does ‘Complementary’ mean?
Mutually supplying each other’s lack
Serving to fill out or complete
What are synonyms for ‘Complementary’?
Compatible, Harmonizing, Matching, Corresponding, Supplementary.
What are synonyms for ‘Histrionic’?
Theatrical, Dramatic, Overacted, Exaggerated, Melodramatic.
What does ‘Sluggish’ mean?
Slow-moving or inactive.
lacking energy or alertness
Slow to respond or make progress
What are synonyms for ‘Sluggish’?
Lethargic, Slow, Torpid, Inactive, Listless.
What does ‘Render’ mean?
Provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
Be a cause for something ( The shock rendered him speechless)
The artist rendered the landscape in vibrant colors
What are synonyms for ‘Render’?
Provide, Give, Make, Represent, Depict.
What does ‘Fester’ mean?
Become worse or more intense espeacially through a long-term neglect
Contextual Usage: “The wound began to fester after a few days.”
What are synonyms for ‘Fester’?
Suppurate, Rankle, Deteriorate, Rot, Putrefy.
What does ‘Inscrutable’ mean?
Impossible to understand or interpret.
Contextual Usage: “His inscrutable expression made it difficult to guess his thoughts.”
What are synonyms for ‘Inscrutable’?
Enigmatic, Unfathomable, Unreadable, Mysterious, Cryptic.
What does ‘Veritable’ mean?
True; genuine
Used as an intensifier, to qualify a metaphor
What are synonyms for ‘Veritable’?
Actual, Real, Genuine, True, Authentic.
What does ‘Scintillating’ mean?
Sparkling or shining brightly.
Brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful
What are synonyms for ‘Scintillating’?
Sparkling, Shining, Brilliant, Dazzling, Glittering.
What does ‘Wearisome’ mean?
Causing one to feel tired or bored.
Tediously long or repetitive
What are synonyms for ‘Wearisome’?
Tiring, Exhausting, Tedious, Boring, Monotonous.
What does ‘Inexhaustible’ mean?
(Of an amount or supply of something) unable to be used up because existing in abundance.
(Of a person) never showing signs of getting tired or of relaxing an effort
What are synonyms for ‘Inexhaustible’?
Unending, Limitless, Boundless, Infinite, Endless.
What does ‘Animus’ mean?
Hostility or ill feeling.
Motivation to do something
The animating principles; the mind or spirit
What are synonyms for ‘Animus’?
Hostility, Animosity, Antagonism, Enmity, Hatred.
What does ‘Menace’ mean?
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
To threaten, especially in a hostile manner
What are synonyms for ‘Menace’?
Threat, Danger, Peril, Hazard, Risk.
What does ‘Adherent’ mean?
Someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas.
Something that’s strongly sticky
What are synonyms for ‘Adherent’?
Follower, Supporter, Disciple, Devotee, Partisan.
What does ‘Falter’ mean?
Start to lose strength or momentum.
Speak in a hesitant or unsteady voice
Move unsteadily or in a way that shows a lack of confidence
What are synonyms for ‘Falter’?
Hesitate, Waver, Stumble, Stutter, Flounder.
What does ‘Juxtaposition’ mean?
the fact of putting things that are not similar next to each other
Contextual Usage: “The juxtaposition of modern and traditional designs creates an interesting visual effect.”
What are synonyms for ‘Juxtaposition’?
Contrast, Adjacency, Proximity, Collocation, Pairing.
What does ‘Aver’ mean?
to say that something is certainly true
Contextual Usage: “He averred that he was innocent of the allegations.”
What are synonyms for ‘Aver’?
Declare, Affirm, Assert, Proclaim, State.
What are synonyms for ‘Utterly’?
Completely, Totally, Absolutely, Entirely, Thoroughly.
What does ‘Unorthodox’ mean?
Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox.
Contextual Usage: “Her unorthodox approach to solving problems was surprisingly effective.”
What are synonyms for ‘Unorthodox’?
Unconventional, Nontraditional, Unusual, Innovative, Original.
What does ‘Antagonistic’ mean?
Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
Acting in opposition
The drugs have antagonistic effects when taken together
What are synonyms for ‘Antagonistic’?
Hostile, Opposed, Inimical, Adversarial, Unfriendly.
