Kayo Sakurai Round 1 Flashcards
Aberration
A departure from what is normal or expected.
Zeal
Being overly passionate about something
Futile
Useless; producing no result
Lethargic
Sluggish, tired, or lacking energy
Illicit
Forbidden by law or rules
Hinder
To make it difficult for something to happen
Enigma
A puzzle or mystery; something hard to understand
Insidious
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects
Mundane
Ordinary or dull; lacking excitement
Ostentatious
Showy or pretentious in an attempt to impress others
Paradox
A statement that contradicts itself but may still be true
Animosity
Strong hostility or dislike
Scrutinize
To examine closely and critically
Superfluous
More than what is needed; excessive
Tenacious
Persistent and determined
Vicarious
Experienced through the feelings or actions of another
Accolade
An award or expression of praise
Quintessential
Representing the most perfect or typical example
Lament
To mourn or express sorrow
Juxtapose
To place side by side for contrast
Garrulous
Excessively talkative
Dogmatic
Strongly expressing opinions as if they are facts
Fastidious
Very attentive to detail; hard to please
Fortuitous
Very attentive to detail; hard to please
