Derivatives 76-100 Flashcards
Multifarious
Adj
Varied, manifold, diverse
Munificence
N
Generosity
Nascent
Adj
Young, new, initial, rising
Nefarious
Adj
Evil, immoral, wicked
Modicum
N
Small measure/amount, morsel, iota
Palliate
To make seem less serious, excuse, extenuate
Pallid
Abnormally pale, wan, lackluster, dull
panacea
A cure all
Paragon
A perfect example, model
Parsimony
Thrift, frugality
Pejorative
Adj; disparaging, belittling, condescending
Pellucid
Adj; clear, very transparent
Penurious/Penury
Adj; poor, impoverished, destitute
N; need, lack, want, poverty
Perfidious
Adj; treacherous, disloyal, not faithful
Perfunctory
Adj; routine, lacking enthusiasm
neophyte
novice, new to something, amateur
obdurate
stubborn, obstinate, unchanging
obfuscate
hides, make obscure, darken, confuse
obsequious
ingratiating, servile
obstreperous
noisy, difficult to control, obnoxious
Odious
Adj
Abhorrent, offensive, promoting hate
Officious
Adj
Eager to render services, overzealous
Opulent
Adj
Lavish, decorated, luxurious, excessively wealthy, abundant
Obtuse
Adj
Dim-witted, unobservant, blunted, hard to understand