Group 1 (O - P) Flashcards

1
Q

Obtuse

A

(adj) - lacking sharpness of intellect; not clear or precise in thought or expression.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Obviate

A

(v) - to anticipate and make unnecessary.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Onerous

A

(adj) - troubling; burdensome.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Paean

A

(N) - a song of praise or triumph; a thing that expresses enthusiastic praise.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Parody

A

(N) - a humorous imitation intended for ridicule or comic effect. especially in literature and art.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Perennial

A

(adj) - recurrent through the year or many years; happening repeatedly.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Perfidy

A

(n) - intentional breach of faith; treachery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Perfunctory

A

(adj) - cursory; done without care or interest.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Perspicacious

A

(adj) - acutely perspective; having keen discernment.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Prattle

A

(V) - to babble meaninglessly; to take in an empty and idle manner.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Precipitate

A

(adj) - acting with excessive haste or impulse.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly