Flocabulary "Flux" Flashcards
Wane
to decrease gradually in size or degree
Wax
to increase gradually in size or degree
Fluctuate
to vary irregularly
Flux
a state of constant change or a flow
Aberration
a deviation from the expected course
Albino
A person or animal without pigmentation in their skin
Aghast
Struck by amazement or terror
Diminish
To decrease or make smaller
Augment
To increase or make larger
Static
Not moving, being at rest
Steadfast
Fixed or unchanging
Dynamic
Characterized by continuous change or activity
Espy
To catch sight of, glimpse
Illusory
Deceptive, produced by an illusion
Precarious
Dangerously lacking in security or stability
Fickle
Characterized by changeableness, whimsical
Capricious
Impulsive, unpredictable, subject to whim
Lull
A relatively calm interval, as in a storm
Mercurial
Quick and changeable in temperament
Protean
Readily taking on various shapes or forms
Malleable
Easily shaped or formed
Gape
To open mouth or stare stupidly
Rectify
To set right, correct
Recalibrate
To readjust or make corrections to
amend
To change for the better, improve
Redress
To set right or remedy
Vicissitudes
The unexpected changes and shifts. Often encountered in one’s life
Undulate
To move in a smooth wavelike motion
Bide
To wait, remain in a condition
Antechamber
A waiting room
Variance
A difference between what is expected and what actually occurs
Pittance
A very small amount
Suffice
To meet needs
Zeitgeist
The spirit of the time
Mutability
Capability of change
Entity
Something that exists as a discrete unit
Surreptitious
Done by stealthy means, clandestine
Physiognomy
The art of judging human character from facial features.
Misogyny
Hatred of women
Monogamy
Having only one spouse at a time
Uniform
Unvarying, conforming to one principle
Unilateral
Having only one side
Unique
Being the only one of its kind
Remiss
Negligent, exhibiting carelessness
Relish
To take zestful pleasure in, enjoy the flavor of
Savor
To appreciate fully, enjoy
Vacillate
To sway away from one side to another
Invariable
To susceptible to change
Dutiful
Careful to fulfill obligations.
Immutable
To susceptible to change