Group 10 Flashcards
acumen
the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions
antithesis
- a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
- (in Hegelian philosophy) the negation of the thesis as the second stage in the process of dialectical reasoning
ascribe
regard something as being due to (a cause); assign
befuddled
cause to become unable to think clearly
eschew
deliberately avoid using; abstain from
esoteric
intended for or likely to be understood by a small number of peoples with a specialized knowledge or interest
evasive
tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly
exculpate
show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
expedite
make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly
fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
feign
pretend to be affect by (a feeling, state, or injury)
furtive
attempting to avoid notice of attention, typically because of guilt or belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
hamper
- hinder or impede the movement or progress of
- a basked with a carrying handle and a hinged lit, used for food, cutlery and plates on a picnic
indespensable
absolutely necessary
lament
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow
myopic
- short-sighted
- lacking foresight or intellectual insight
nonchalant
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm
partial
- existing only in part; incomplete
- favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased
- having a liking for
pensive
engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
portend
being a sign of warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen
provincial
- of or concerning a province of a country or empire
- of or concerning of the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded
rudimentary
involving or limited to basic principles
salutary
(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant)
producing good effects; beneficial
sever
- divide by cutting or slicing, especially sudden and forcibly
- put an end to (a connection or relationship)
slight
- insult someone by treating or speaking to them without proper respect or attention
- small in degree; inconsiderable
- (of a person or their build); not study; thin or slender
somnolent
sleepy; drowsy
stoic
- person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining
- a member of the ancient philosophical school of Stoicism
supersede
take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant (replace)
tout
- attempt to sell (something), typically by a direct or persistent approach
- attempt to persuade people of the merits of
wane
- (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigor or extent; become weaker
- (of the moon) having progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size
