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
contrition
(n.) the state of feeling remorseful and penitent
conflation
the act of grouping things together
the act of grouping things together
conflation
constancy
fixedness
fixedness
constancy
calumny
slander
slander
calumny
furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention; surreptitious
attempting to avoid notice or attention; surreptitious
furtive
syn: secretive
