Extensive Vocabulary ⭐✅ Flashcards
What does esoteric mean?
Something that is only understood by a select few people with specialised knowledge or interest
What does meretricious mean?
Attractive on the surface, but in reality having no real value
What does trepidation mean?
A nervous or fearful feeling of anxiety or worry
What does bereft mean?
Deprived or lacking of something; without something
What does magnanimous mean
Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
What does insipid mean?
Dull & boring
What does perfidious mean?
Someone who ius unloyal, untrustworthy or decietful
What does benevolent mean?
A kind, warm-hearted person
What does heinous mean?
A wrongful act
What does sanctimonious mean?
When a person believes that they are morally superior to others & they are trying to make it known
What does dissonant mean?
Not agreeing with or having the same views/ opinions as other people
What does subordniate mean?
Someone in lower rank/ position than someone else
What does inferior mean?
Opposite to superior
What is a microcosm?
When something small represents a worldy/bigger issue
What does horripilation mean?
Another word for goosebumps/ erection of hairs due to cold, fear, or excitement.
