Kaplan 6 Flashcards
prolix
(adj.) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
(adj.) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
prolix
(n.) a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh
euphemism
euphemism
(n.) a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh
elucidate
(v.) make (something) clear; explain
(v.) make (something) clear; explain
elucidate
recondite
(adj.) little known; abstruse
(adj.) little known; abstruse
recondite
syn: obscure, abstruse, arcane
protracted
(adj.) lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual
(adj.) lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual
protracted
syn: prolonged, long-lasting
(v.) criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
revile
syn: criticize, attack, denounce
revile
(v.) criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
licentious
(adj.) promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters;
disregarding rules
(adj.) promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters;
disregarding rules
licentious
syn: immoral
(n.) the state of feeling remorseful and penitent
contrition
