Group 5 Flashcards
What does ‘aloof’ mean?
Distant, detached, or uninvolved.
What is ‘clangor’?
A loud, harsh noise.
Define ‘conventional’.
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
What does it mean to ‘debunk’?
To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief.
What is the meaning of ‘diminutive’?
Extremely or unusually small.
What does ‘discernible’ mean?
Able to be discerned; perceptible.
Define ‘enigmatic’.
Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
What does ‘estranged’ mean?
Separated or alienated from someone.
What is the meaning of ‘extravagant’?
Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
Define ‘fanciful’.
Overimaginative and unrealistic.
What does ‘frivolous’ mean?
Not having any serious purpose or value.
What is ‘heterogeneous’?
Diverse in character or content.
What does ‘imperious’ mean?
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant.
Define ‘impertinent’.
Rude or disrespectful.
What does ‘invasive’ mean?
Tending to spread prolifically and undesirably or harmfully.
What is the meaning of ‘irresolute’?
Uncertain or indecisive.
Define ‘laudable’.
Deserving praise and commendation.
What does ‘lax’ mean?
Not strict or severe; careless.
What does it mean to ‘marginalize’?
To treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
What is ‘panache’?
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner.
Define ‘plodding’.
Slow-moving and unexciting.
What does ‘prosaic’ mean?
Commonplace; unromantic.
What is the meaning of ‘remedial’?
Intended to correct or improve.
Define ‘restive’.
Unable to keep still or silent; becoming increasingly difficult to control.
What does ‘sporadic’ mean?
Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
What does it mean to ‘stigmatize’?
To mark someone or something as disgraceful or shameful.
What does ‘undermine’ mean?
To damage or weaken someone or something, especially gradually or secretly.
What does ‘utterly’ mean?
Completely and without qualification; absolutely.
What is the meaning of ‘weary’?
Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.
Define ‘zealous’.
Having or showing zeal; passionate.
