Deck 31 Flashcards
What does it mean to be optimistic?
Having a positive outlook on life or a situation; expecting the best possible outcome.
What is a synonym for optimistic?
Positive
Hopeful
Upbeat
Confident
Favorable
Define infelicity.
Unhappiness, inappropriateness, or a lack of fitness or suitability in a situation, expression, or choice.
What is a synonym for infelicity?
Inappropriateness
Unsuitability
Unhappiness
Unpleasantness
Misfortune
What is an accolade?
An award, honor, or expression of praise or approval, often given for outstanding achievements or contributions.
Provide a contextual usage of the term accolade.
The actor received the highest accolade of the evening for his exceptional performance.
What does stolid mean?
Having or showing little or no emotion; calm and unemotional, especially in difficult situations.
What is a synonym for stolid?
Calm
Unemotional
Impassive
Stoic
Indifferent
Define tenable.
Capable of being defended or maintained; reasonable and valid.
What is a synonym for tenable?
Defensible
Valid
Reasonable
Sound
Justifiable
What does pliant mean?
Easily bent, flexible, or adaptable; capable of being shaped or influenced.
Provide a contextual usage of the term pliant.
The pliant material was ideal for creating intricate sculptures.
What is a synonym for pliant?
Flexible
Adaptable
Supple
Malleable
Bendable
Define provocative.
Causing a strong reaction, often of a sexual or emotional nature; arousing interest, attention, or controversy.
What is a synonym for provocative?
Arousing
Sensual
Stimulating
Seductive
Alluring
What does tyrannical mean?
Exercising oppressive and cruel power or authority over others; dictatorial and unjust.
What is a synonym for tyrannical?
Oppressive
Dictatorial
Authoritarian
Autocratic
Despotic
Define dirge.
A mournful song, poem, or piece of music, often associated with funerals or expressing grief and sorrow.
What is a synonym for dirge?
Lament
Requiem
Elegy
Funeral song
Threnody
What does duplicitous mean?
Deceitful, dishonest, or intentionally misleading, often by saying one thing while meaning another.
What is a synonym for duplicitous?
Deceitful
Dishonest
Two-faced
Double-dealing
Cunning
Define aloof.
Distant or reserved in manner or behavior; emotionally detached or uninvolved.
What is a synonym for aloof?
Reserved
Distant
Remote
Detached
Uninvolved
What does quotidian mean?
Relating to or characteristic of everyday life; ordinary, mundane, or commonplace.
What is a synonym for quotidian?
Everyday
Ordinary
Routine
Commonplace
Mundane
Define morbid.
Characterized by an abnormal or unhealthy interest in disturbing or gruesome subjects, often related to death or disease.
What is a synonym for morbid?
Macabre
Gruesome
Unhealthy
Disturbing
Dark
What does counterintuitive mean?
Contrary to what one would intuitively expect or consider obvious; defying common sense or logic.
What is a synonym for counterintuitive?
Contradictory
Unintuitive
Illogical
Paradoxical
Unexpected
Define circumspect.
Wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious and attentive to potential consequences.
What is a synonym for circumspect?
Cautious
Prudent
Wary
Careful
Vigilant
What does extempore mean?
Spoken or performed without preparation; impromptu or improvised.
What is a synonym for extempore?
Impromptu
Improvised
Unrehearsed
Unprepared
Spontaneous
Define enfeeble.
To weaken or make feeble; to reduce strength or vitality.
What is a synonym for enfeeble?
Weaken
Debilitate
Impair
Diminish
Sap
What does gloom mean?
A state of darkness, sadness, or despondency; a feeling of being low-spirited and unhappy.
What is a synonym for gloom?
Darkness
Sadness
Despondency
Melancholy
Depression
Define unsettle.
To disturb, make uneasy, or create a sense of insecurity or instability.
What is a synonym for unsettle?
Disturb
Upset
Disquiet
Perturb
Agitate
What does peccadillo mean?
A minor or trivial fault or sin; a small, often harmless wrongdoing.
What is a synonym for peccadillo?
Fault
Flaw
Misdemeanor
Indiscretion
Foible
Define uninformed.
Lacking knowledge or awareness; not having sufficient information or education.
What is a synonym for uninformed?
Ignorant
Uneducated
Ill-informed
Clueless
Unaware
Define scant.
Insufficient or limited in quantity, extent, or degree; not enough.
What is a synonym for scant?
Insufficient
Limited
Inadequate
Sparse
Deficient
What does undiminished mean?
Not reduced or decreased in size, quantity, or intensity; remaining at full strength.
What is a synonym for undiminished?
Unchanged
Unaltered
Unabated
Intact
Unaffected
Define pastoral.
Relating to the countryside or rural life, often characterized by a peaceful and idyllic setting.
What is a synonym for pastoral?
Rural
Countryside
Rustic
Idyllic
Agrarian
What does outmoded mean?
No longer in fashion, use, or production; outdated or obsolete.
What is a synonym for outmoded?
Obsolete
Outdated
Antiquated
Old-fashioned
Archaic
Define disingenuous.
Not candid or sincere; pretending to be honest or straightforward while actually hiding one’s true motives or feelings.
What is a synonym for disingenuous?
Insincere
Deceptive
Hypocritical
False
Two-faced
What does imperious mean?
Assuming authority or commanding in a haughty and arrogant manner; domineering.
What is a synonym for imperious?
Authoritative
Domineering
Arrogant
Haughty
Dictatorial
Define dissimilar.
Not alike; different in characteristics, appearance, or nature.
What is a synonym for dissimilar?
Different
Unlike
Unalike
Divergent
Heterogeneous
What does lassitude mean?
A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy or enthusiasm.
What is a synonym for lassitude?
Weariness
Fatigue
Exhaustion
Tiredness
Listlessness
Define evade.
To escape or avoid, especially through cleverness or deceit.
What is a synonym for evade?
Elude
Circumvent
Escape
Avoid
Dodge
What does incidental mean?
Occurring as a minor or unintended part of something more significant; secondary or minor.
What is a synonym for incidental?
Minor
Secondary
Unintentional
Accidental
Subsidiary
What does detached mean?
Not emotionally involved or connected; showing a lack of interest or concern.
What is a synonym for detached?
Unemotional
Indifferent
Aloof
Disinterested
Distant
What is the primary meaning of ‘detached’?
Not emotionally involved or connected; showing a lack of interest or concern.
Examples: ‘He remained detached from the argument, refusing to take sides.’
List some synonyms for ‘detached’.
- Unemotional
- Indifferent
- Aloof
- Disinterested
- Distant
What does ‘disgorge’ mean?
To expel or discharge something rapidly and violently, often in large quantities.
Examples: ‘The volcano began to disgorge lava and ash.’
Provide synonyms for ‘disgorge’.
- Spew
- Eject
- Vomit
- Erupt
- Gush
What is the primary meaning of ‘evade’?
To avoid or escape from something.
Examples: ‘The fugitive managed to evade capture.’
List synonyms for ‘evade’.
- Avoid
- Escape
- Dodge
- Elude
Define ‘fusion’.
The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity; the merging or blending of elements.
Examples: ‘The fusion of different cultures in the city created a unique community.’
What does ‘derivative’ mean?
Derived from something else; not original but based on a source.
Examples: ‘The artwork was criticized for being derivative of famous paintings.’
What is the primary meaning of ‘copious’?
Abundant in quantity or number; plentiful or overflowing.
Examples: ‘She took copious notes during the lecture.’
What is a ‘penchant’?
A strong liking or preference for something.
Examples: ‘He had a penchant for collecting rare coins.’
What does ‘serendipitous’ mean?
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way; fortuitous.
Examples: ‘Their serendipitous meeting led to a lifelong friendship.’
Define ‘bravado’.
A bold or swaggering display of courage or confidence, often intended to impress or intimidate.
Examples: ‘His bravado on the battlefield inspired his fellow soldiers.’
What is the primary meaning of ‘compromise’?
An agreement or settlement reached through mutual concessions or by finding a middle ground.
List synonyms for ‘compromise’.
- Agreement
- Settlement
- Resolution
- Accord
- Bargain
What does ‘unpropitious’ mean?
Not favorable or likely to lead to success; unfavorable or unlucky.
Examples: ‘The unpropitious weather conditions forced the cancellation of the event.’
What is the primary meaning of ‘fawn’?
To exhibit excessive affection, flattery, or admiration, often to gain favor or approval.
Examples: ‘She would often fawn over her boss.’
Define ‘curmudgeon’.
A person, typically an older one, who is grumpy, ill-tempered, and often critical or irritable.
Examples: ‘The old curmudgeon next door always complained.’
What does ‘inept’ mean?
Lacking skill, ability, or competence; not capable of performing a task effectively.
Examples: ‘His inept handling of the project resulted in mistakes.’
