Definition Flashcards
Understand the raw meaning.
ambivalence (n.)
the state of having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel
upheaval (n.)
a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble
suffrage (n.)
the right to vote in political elections
ephemeral (adj.)
lasting or used for only a short period of time
elude (v.) (achieve)
If something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it
elude (v.) (remember)
If a piece of information eludes you, you cannot remember it
extraneous (adj.)
not directly connected with the particular situation you are in or the subject you are dealing with
defunct (adj.)
no longer existing, living, or working correctly
apprehensive (adj.)
worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen
exasperate (v.)
to annoy somebody very much
egress (n.)
the act of leaving a place
constraint (n.)
a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something
thwart (v.)
to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
mischievous (adj.)
behaving in a way, or describing behaviour, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage
disdain (n.)
the feeling of not liking someone or something and thinking that they do not deserve your interest or respect
evince (v.)
to make something obvious or show something clearly
concede (v.) (acceptance)
to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true
concede (v.) (allow)
to give something away, especially unwillingly; to allow somebody to have something
deference (n.)
respect and politeness
reproach (v.)
to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or not doing what is expected
condone (v.)
to accept or allow behaviour that is wrong
brazen (adj.)
obvious, without any attempt to be hidden
preclude (v.)
to prevent something or make it impossible, or prevent someone from doing something
inconspicuous (adj.)
not attracting attention; not easy to notice
