English 1 Flashcards
Brazen
bold and without shame
obsolete
no longer used, out of date
facilitate
to make easier, help forward
benevolent
marked by doing good, well-meaning, kind
condone
to regard or treat as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
anecdote
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
gregarious
a person fond of company, social, outgoing
epitome
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
pejorative
expressing contempt or disapproval, a word expressing contempt or disapproval
ignite
to arouse or inflame (an emotion or situation) or cause to catch fire
austere
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance; unadorned
pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
stalwart
loyal, reliable, and hardworking
consensus
a general agreement
omnipotent
having unlimited power; able to do anything
tribulation
a cause of great trouble or suffering
dubious
hesitating or doubting, not to be relied upon, suspect
captivate
attract and hold the attention of; charm
coy
reluctant to give details, especially about something regarded as sensitive
verbatim
in the same words as were used originally, copied or quoted in exactly the same words as were used originally
excursion
a short journey or trip, a change in a regular pattern or path
insatiable
impossible to satisfy
catalyst
A person or thing that precipitates an event
tyrant
a cruel and oppressive ruler
vindicate
clear someone of blame or suspicion, show or prove to be right
