Lesson 18 Flashcards
Master
1
Q
Absurd
A
Clearly false; w/o reason
Syn: ridiculous
Ex: I think his suggestion is absurd
2
Q
Allocation
A
An assignment of portions
Syn: distribution
3
Q
Culminate
A
To finish; to reach highest point
Syn: conclude
Ex: the rock song culminated in a loud guitar solo.
4
Q
Demeanor
A
Someone’s outward behaviour
Syn: conduct
Ex: The old woman had a pleasant demeanor
5
Q
Fallacious
A
Having errors
Syn: incorrect
Ex: her fallacious argument could not be defended.
6
Q
Feasible
A
Able to be done
Syn: possible, conceivable
7
Q
Limber
A
Easily shaped
Syn: flexible
Ex: the dancer has a limber body
8
Q
Preconception
A
Uneducated opinion
Syn; bias
9
Q
Robust
A
Showing good health
Syn: energetic
Ex: the new product is selling robustly
10
Q
Swift
A
Quick
Syn: fast
11
Q
Means
A
Ways
Syn: methods
