Group 4 Flashcards
What does ‘abstain’ mean?
To refrain from doing something.
What is ‘approbation’?
Approval or praise.
What does it mean to ‘cherish’?
To hold dear or to value highly.
What does ‘corroborate’ mean?
To confirm or give support to a statement or theory.
What does ‘disparate’ refer to?
Things that are fundamentally different or distinct.
What does it mean to ‘emulate’?
To imitate or match, typically with the intent to equal or surpass.
What does ‘enervate’ mean?
To weaken or drain of energy.
What is ‘ephemeral’?
Lasting for a very short time.
What does ‘fervid’ mean?
Intensely enthusiastic or passionate.
What does ‘garrulous’ refer to?
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
What is an ‘incendiary’?
Designed to cause fires; also refers to someone who stirs up conflict.
What does ‘inimical’ mean?
Hostile or unfriendly.
What does ‘intimate’ mean?
To imply or hint at something.
What does ‘invigorate’ mean?
To give strength or energy to.
What does ‘mitigate’ mean?
To make less severe, serious, or painful.
What does ‘obsolete’ mean?
No longer produced or used; out of date.
What does ‘opaque’ refer to?
Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
What does ‘paradigmatic’ mean?
Serving as a typical example or pattern.
What does ‘pedantic’ mean?
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules.
What does ‘placid’ mean?
Calm and peaceful.
What does ‘polemical’ refer to?
Relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech.
What does ‘precipitate’ mean?
To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.
What is ‘profundity’?
Great depth of insight or knowledge.
What does ‘prophetic’ mean?
Relating to or having the ability to predict the future.
What does ‘prudent’ mean?
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
What does ‘punctilious’ refer to?
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
What does ‘recondite’ mean?
Little known; abstruse or obscure.
What does ‘scrupulous’ mean?
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
What does ‘tranquil’ mean?
Free from disturbance; calm.
What does ‘vacillate’ mean?
To waver between different opinions or actions.
