Deck 24 Flashcards
ADJUNCT
An addition or nonessential part
PHLEGMATIC
nemotional and calm
LAGGARDLY
slow; lagging behind
EXTROVERT
EXTROVERTED
An outgoing, expressive person
INTROVERT
INTROVERTED
A shy, reticent, person.
REDOUBTABLE
formidable
STAID
unadventurous, serious, stuffy
REPREHENSIBLE
objectionable, condemnable
SUBLIME
Perfect and awe-inspiring
AMBIVALENT
Containing characteristics of two opposing things;
NOTE: THIS DOES NOT MEAN AMBIGUOUS OR INDIFFERENT / APATHETIC
TEPID
Showing little enthusiasm; lukewarm
HARBINGER
A signal that something or someone is approaching
ARBITER
someone who settles a dispute, i.e. umpire, judge, arbitrator
BILKED
cheat or defraud
MEEK
Quiet, gentle, submissive
PONTIFICATION
to speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner:
RELAPSE
A deterioration after a period of improvement.
VESTIGE
VESTIGIAL (adj)
A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.
QUANDARY
A difficult situation; a practical dilemma.
IMPOSING
IMPOSITION (noun)
very impressive because of great size or appearance.
IRATE; IREFUL
angry; wrathful
‘Ire’ means anger
SUBSISTENCE
The act of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.