English Voc 14 Flashcards
Articulate
effective speech; distinct speech
Asinine
stupid
Corroborate
confirm
Dissent
to disagree
Coup
successful plan, clever device
Divulge
to tell, reveal; to make public
Exonerate
to find blameless
Intangible
not material; not able to be perceived by touch
Intermittent
periodic; on and off
Interloper
an intrude, one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be
Loquacious
talkative, workday; fond of talking
Nuance
a subtle or slight variation(as in color, meaning,quality);or shade of difference
Predecessor
former occupant of a post or job
Presumptuous
arrogant; taking liberties; conceited
Prevalent
widespread; generally accepted
Repudiate
to disown; disavow
Solemnity
seriousness; gravity
Sordid
wretchedly poor; run-down mean or selfish
Unobtrusive
inconspicuous; not blatant
Viable
capable of living or developing under normal circumstances; usable; workable