Learn Synonyms#4 Flashcards
enliven
make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
dampen
make slightly wet.
mem: YouTube tutorials be like “ dampen your hair “
subdue
overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)
mem: sub
conceited
excessively proud of oneself.
haughty
arrogantly superior
mem: that hotty was haughty :P
subservient
prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
mem: the word has a servant in it
demented
behaving irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement.
uncouth
lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
mem: burping, picking your nose
ill-bred
badly brought up or rude.
well-bred: displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
knack
an acquired or natural skill at doing something.
concise
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
rambling
(of writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential
unscrupulous
having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
knavish
dishonest or unscrupulous.
domineering
assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.
mem: dominant
assertive
having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
unassertive :not having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
timorous
showing nervousness or a lack of confidence.
mem: timid—> timorous
unobtrusive
not attracting attention.
whimsical
playfully attractive or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
mem: capricious weather
decisive
settling an issue; producing a definite result.
mem: decisive—> decision
gaucheness
an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
ineptitude
lack of skill or ability.
mem: in ( no) + eptitude ( aptitude- ability)
obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change opinion or course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
mem: na pidicha muyaluku 3 kaal attitude
consent
permission or agreement to do something.
mem: consent letter
accede
agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
assess
judge, evaluate
mem: assessment tests
superannuated
superannuate : retire (someone) with a pension.
superannuated: outdated or obsolete through age or new developments.
senile
showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties.
asperity
harshness of tone or manner.
quaint
having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm.
tact
solve till Q no. 80
skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
mem: tactics