Group 3 Vocab Flashcards
abate
decrease in intensity; lessen
abjure
strongly reject (an idea); forgo
anomalous
differing from what is normal; atypical
antipathy
profound hostility or hatred
arduous
very challenging; needing great effort
arcane
comprehended by very few people; secret
artless
- naive, inexperienced
- plain and simple
- lacking skill
ascetic
- (of a lifestyle) very strict and lacking luxury
- someone who adopts an ascetic lifestyle
assuage
- decrease a negative feeling
- fulfill a certain desire
betray
unknowingly disclose or reveal
bucolic
associated with tranquil rural life
burgeon
quickly increase or grow; skyrocket
cacophonous
extremely noisy; grating
canonize
treat like a god; deeply venerate
censure
strongly criticize or disapprove
chicanery
using deception to attain a certain goal
coalesce
bring elements together; unite
cogent
persuasive and clear; compelling
compelling
- persuasive and clear
- attracting interest; fascinating
contend
- argue a certain point of view; assert
- compete
- struggle or attempt to overcome something
copious
existing in great supply; abundant
cosmopolitan
- (of a city) highly diverse
- (of a person) sophisticated and urbane
deference
high regard and respect; esteem
desultory
unplanned; without enthusiasm
