Group 3 Flashcards
Abate
v: decrease in intensity, lessen; subside
Abjure
v: strongly reject, forgo; renounce
Anomalous
a: differing from what is normal, atypical
Antipathy
n: profound hostility or hatred
Arcane
a: comprehended by very few people, secret
Arduous
a: very challenging, needing great effort
Artless
a: naive, inexperienced; lacking skill
a: plain and simple
Ascetic
a: (lifestyle) very strict and lacking luxury
n: someone who adopts an ascetic lifestyle
Assuage
v: decrease a negative feeling
v: fulfill a certain desire
Betray
v: unknowingly disclose or reveal; expose
Bucolic
a: associated with tranquil rural life
Burgeon
v: quickly increase or grow, skyrocket
Cacophonus
a: extremely noisy, grating
Canonize
v: treat like a god, deeply venerate
Censure
v: strongly criticize or disapprove
Chicanery
n: using deception to attain a certain goal
Coalesce
v: bring elements together, unite; merge
Cogent
a: persuasive and clear, compelling
Compelling
a: persuasive and clear
a: attracting interest, fascinating
Contend
v: argue a certain point of view, assert
v: compete
v: struggle or attempt to overcome something
Copious
a: existing in great supply, abundant
Cosmopolitan
a: (city) highly diverse
a: (person) sophisticated and urbane
Deference
n: high regard and respect, esteem
Desultory
a: unplanned, without enthusiasm
