Group 4 Flashcards
Bombastic
(adj.) Grandiloquent and pompous in words; high sounding; inflated.
The union official’s BOMBASTIC speech on the benefits of membership impressed few workers.
Contentious
(adj.) Given to argument; causing or involving argument or controversy.
When couples go through the process of divorce, their relationship become so contentious that they are often advised to avoid communication direct.
Cynical
(adj.) Characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or skeptical of the motives of others.
Johanna was upset by her boyfriend’s CYNICAL statement that she was only dating him for his money.
Despondent
(adj.) Without or nearly without hope; dejected.
A person with bipolar disorder alternately displays either highly excited or deeply DESPONDENT behavior.
Didactic
(adj.) Intended for instruction; inclined to teach or lecture too much.
Webster thought his corrections were helpful, but his coworkers avoided him because of his DIDACTIC manner.
Earnest
(adj.) Serious in intention; showing depth of sincerity.
Ming spent hours studying for his exam to demonstrate how EARNEST he was about improving his grades.
Ebullient
(adj.) Boiling; bubbling; overflowing with enthusiasm.
Earlene’s EBULLIENT response to an invitation to the party was evident in the way she started dancing around the room.
Facetious
(adj.) Not meant seriously; humorous; tongue in cheek.
Monica joked that she’d join us to see the horror film, but she was just being FACETIOUS; she hated scary movie.
Impartial
(adj.) Fair, unprejudiced, showing lack of favoritism.
Although it is hard to be completely IMPARTIAL as a critic, one should try to put aside obvious bias.
Incredulous
(adj.) Indicating disbelief; skeptical.
Many of us were INCREDULOUS when former governor mcgreevy announced his intention to become a priest.
Indignant
(adj.) Expressing strong feeling about something considered offensive, unjust or insulting.
Simone left the arbitration with an indignant expression on ehr face, signaling that she wasn’t awarded the money she deserved.
Blatant
(adj.) Without attempt to hide; offensively loud; obvious.
Some smokers displays BLATANT defiance of no-smoking signs by lighting up within sight of them.
Poignant
(adj.) Moving the emotions; touching.
Andrea’s POIGNANT speech inspired the alumni to empty their pockets for the school.
Resolute
(adj.) Firm; unwavering; unshakeable
Jacob desperately wanted sleep, but he stayed RESOLUTE and studied for the chemistry final until dawn.
Sentimental
(adj.) Appealing to sentiment; swayed by emotion, not reason.
She loved him not for his money or good loos, but for SENTIMENTAL reasons that were difficult to explain.
Serene
(adj.) Clam, tranquil, clear; undisturbed and unruffled.
Meditation has been touted as a way to enjoy a serene state of mind on a daily basis.
Strident
(adj.) Loud, harsh, or shrill; vociferous; discordant.
Officer has become a STRIDENT voice for reform in the home health care industry, championing greater supervision and extensive criminal background checks of workers.
Wistful
(adj.) Pensive, melancholy, longing
The dieter took a wistful look into the bakery window as he jogged past.
