HW#4 Problem Words Flashcards
Stagnant
Still; motionless; inactive; sluggish; lethargic
Transient
Ephemeral
Mirth
Amusement; glee; merriment; high spirits
Provisional
Interim; temporary
Polemical
Critical; controversial; hostile; bitter
Din
Loud, unpleasant and prolonged noise; racket; cacophony; ruckus; rumpus
Averse
Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something; against
Instigation
Bring about or initiate; incite someone to do something esp bad; provoke; encourage
Strife
Conflict; discord; dissension
Provocation
Incitement; action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, esp deliberately
Unanimity
Consensus; agreement by all people involved
Peccadillo
A small relatively unimportant offense or sin; misdemeanor
Atrocity
An extremely wicked or cruel act; abomination
Enormity
A grave crime or sin
Parochialism
Narrow-mindedness
Insularity
Ignorance of or lack of interest in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one’s own experience
Bigotry
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself
Irresolute
Uncertain; indecisive
Officious
Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way; interfering
Punctilious
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; meticulous
Cadent
Having a cadence or rhythm
Specious
Misleading in appearance; deceptive
Porous
Permeable; penetrable; not retentive or secure
Gratuity
Tip
Windfall
A piece of unexpected good fortune; jackpot
Tutelage
Guardianship
Quiescent
Quiet; still; inactive; motionless
Inexorable
Impossible to stop or prevent
Lackadaisical
Lacking enthusiasm or determination; listless
Diffidence
Modesty or shyness resulting in lack of self-confidence
Temerity
Audacity
Filch
Pilfer; steal; take
Expurgated
Censor
Commiserate
Sympathize
