English 2-7 Flashcards
What does ‘disparage’ mean?
to discredit; to belittle
What is the definition of ‘disparity’?
lack of equality; difference.
What does ‘exemplary’ refer to?
serving as a model
What does ‘expedient’ mean?
useful; advantageous; based on self-interest
What is the meaning of ‘innocuous’?
harmless.
What is a ‘platitude’?
a thought or a remark that is dull, trite, flat, or weak
What does ‘residual’ mean?
left over, remaining
What does ‘skeptical’ mean?
not easily persuaded or convinced
What does ‘thwart’ mean?
to oppose directly; to baffle; to block; to frustrate.
What does ‘utopian’ refer to?
excellent, but existing only in fancy or theory; given to dreams or schemes of perfection.
What is the meaning of ‘volatile’?
evaporating readily at normal temperatures; changeable; explosive; lighthearted; fleeting.
What does ‘assuage’ mean?
to calm or soothe; to satisfy.
What does ‘concise’ mean?
saying much in a few words; brief but full of meaning.
What does ‘disperse’ mean?
to send off in different locations.
What does ‘expedite’ mean?
to make easy and quick; to speed up.
What does ‘inscrutable’ mean?
so mysterious that it cannot be understood.
What does ‘pompous’ mean?
self-important
What does ‘resilient’ mean?
getting back strength or spirits quickly; springing back into shape or position.
What is a ‘tirade’?
a long, angry, or scolding speech
What does ‘voluminous’ mean?
large, bulky; enough to fill volumes
