English List 5 Flashcards
Incongruous
Lacking in harmony, compatibility, or appropriateness
Profuse
Exhibiting great abundance; plentiful; copious; bountiful
Surly
Ill-humored; churlish in manner or mood; sullen and gruff
Bucolic
Relating to or typical of the countryside or its people; rustic
Alacrity
A cheerful or eager readiness or willingness, often manifested by brisk, lively action or promptness in response
Equivocate
To be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or to avoid committing oneself to anything definite
Assiduous
Constant in application or attention; devoted; attentive
Cavort
To bound or prance about
To have lively or boisterous fun
Efficacious
Capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.
Ribald
Offensive in speech or gesture
Morose
Gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent
Poignant
Evoking sadness or regret
Pretentious
Attempting to impress by acting more important/talented than you are
Quizzical
Odd, eccentric, amusing
Malicious
Purposely hurtful