Group1 Flashcards
Vexation
Irritation;
annoyance;
confusion;
puzzlement
Vertigo
Dizziness
Viable
Practicable;
capable of developing
Vindictive
Spiteful;
vengeful;
unforgiving
vitiate
to impair the quality of;
corrupt morally;
make inoperative
Vituperative
using or containing harsh, abusive censure
welter
to wallow or roll; toss about;
be in turmoil
whimsical
fanciful; unpredictable
Wistful
vaguely longing; sadly thoughtful
Zealot
One who is fanatically devoted to a cause
Vacillate
To waver, oscillate
Vacuous
Empty; void; lacking intelligence
Valedictory
Pertaining to a farewell
Vapid
Tasteless, dull
Variegated
Varied, marked with different colours
Vaunt
Boast, brag
Fastidious
Attentive to accuracy and detail
Polemic
Strong verbal or written attack
Fractious
Irritable, cumbersome
Visceral
Coming from strong emotions, not from logic/reason
Egregious
Shockingly bad
Provocation
Words/conduct leading to killing in hot passion
Primordial
Existing from the beginning
Elemental
Primary, basic
Adversaries
Opponent
Hallow
Sacred
Faction
Group/clique within a larger group
Obstreperous
Difficult to control
Sidelining
Activity pursued I addition to primary business
Echelon
Level of command, authority or rank
Technocrat
Technical expert
Geodesic
Done surface (curve surface)
Bland
Not exciting
Machination
Scheming/crafty action intended to accomplish some evil end
Volition
Act of willing, choosing, resolving
Jurisdiction
Power, authority, control
Populist
Member of political party claiming to represent the common people
Unilateral
Action performed by one party w/I agreement from others that may be affected
Dereliction
Shameful failure to fulfill one’s obligations
Equivocate
Use of ambiguous language
