Full Test 1 Flashcards
Terrace
a patio or veranda
Synopsis
a brief summary or general survey
Corroborate
to confirm or give support to
Hubbub
a chaotic noise caused by a crowd of people; uproar
Encumber
to restrict or burden
to fill or block up
Flamboyant
confident, stylish, showy
Provisional
arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later; tentative
Callow
inexperienced, immature
Qualm
an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear; misgiving
Acumen
the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; insight
Quandary
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation; a predicament
Idiosyncrasy
a kind of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
Transgression
an act that goes against a law or rule; violation
Maven
an expert or connoisseur
Haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful
Bestride
to span or straddle
Edifice
a building
a complex system of beliefs
Epoch
a period of time in history or a person’s life; era
Incumbent
necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility
an official currently holding office
Voracious
wanting or devouring great quantities of food
having a very eager approach to an activity
Cogent
clear, logical, convincing
Subvert
undermine the power and authority of a system or institution
Incessant
something regarded as unpleasant continuing without pause or interruption
Nuance
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
Taciturn
a person reserved in speech; saying little
Facetious
treating serious issues with inappropriate humor; flippant
Obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date
