Hannah Hansen Flashcards
Incessant
(adjective) Non-stop, without ending
Synonyms: endless, constant
Finesse
(noun) Skill and cleverness shown by how someone handles a situation
Synonyms: refinement, delicacy
Incessantly
(adverb) Describes an action (something that you do) that is non-stop
Synonyms: endlessly, constantly
Odious
(adjective) Describes something do serving hatred
Synonyms: abominable, detestable
Nocturnal
(adjective) Describes something that is active at night
Palpable
(Adj.) able to be touched or felt
Synonyms: tangible, perceptible
“I felt a palpable sense of relief”
Tangible
(Adj.) describes something that has substance or reality; capable of being touched or precisely identified (more than palpable)
Synonyms: palpable, touchable
“Although, I had no tangible evidence, I was certain that someone snooped in my locker.”
Disarming
(Adj.) describes something that removes feelings of unfriendliness or mistrust.
Synonyms: unseating, sweet
“The con artist’s disarming smile made us trust him.”
Analytical
(Adj) describes something that is skilled in breaking a whole into its parts and examining.
Synonyms: logical
Futile
(Adj) describes something that has no result or effect
Synonyms: fruitless, ineffective
“Even though we prepared for the hurricane, our efforts were futile because the windows broke.”
Condone
(Verb) to forgive, overlook, or allow an offense (something bad)
Synonyms: disregard
“We do not condone bullying of any kind; it is considered a serious offense.”
Analyze
(Verb) to study the parts of something
Synonyms: break down, dissect
“The data was reported and analyzed by the computer.”