English 3 Flashcards
Meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful
coherent
logical and consistent
divulge
to make known
superfluous
exceeding what is necessary
loquacious
tending to talk a lot
arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim
copious
abundant in supply or quanity
obscure
not discovered or known about
kismet
destiny, fate
apathetic
showing or feeling no intrest
poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
gingerly
in a careful or cautious manner, showing great care
opulent
rich and luxurious or lavis
usurp
take illegally or by force to take without permission
conspicuous
standing out; as to be clearly
integrity
being honest and having strong moral principles
exonerate
release someone from a duty
mitigate
to cause; to become less harsh or hostile; make less severe; serious or painful
Stupefy
make someone unable to think or feel properly
valiant
possessing or showing courage or determination
Perilous
full of danger or risk
pastiche
an artistic work in a style that imitates of another’s work
fortitude
courage in pain or adversity
nefarious
wicked or criminal