Lesson 2 Flashcards
Specious
Seems correct or true, but actually wrong or false; deceptive
Ex: He gave a specious explanation for why his sales numbers had gone down.)
Ex: He gave a specious explanation for why his sales numbers had gone down.)
Ex: He gave a specious explanation for why his sales numbers had gone down.)
Ex: He gave a specious explanation for why his sales numbers had gone down.)
Castigate
To punish or criticize harshly
Ex: The more the manager castigated his employees, the poorer their job performances became.)
Ruminate
To contemplate, reflect
(After a particularly rough day at work, he took time to ruminate over his future with the company.)
Deteriorate
Become worse
Obsolete
No longer in use or useful
Bearable
Able to indured
Adversity
Difficulties, misfortune
Deft
Skillful, capable
Ex: The deft surgeon was able to sew up the wound without leaving a scar.)
Polemic
An aggressive argument against a specific opinion
(The newspaper published the politician’s polemic against the new rail system.)
Serene
Calm, untroubled
(The serene ocean was ideal for snorkeling.)
Lucid
Clear and easily understood
(Because the medicine made Lisa drowsy, she was not very lucid.)
Surly
Rude; unfriendly; bad-tempered
(The surly man was yelling at the waitress because he didn’t get the right order from the restaurant.
Apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, emotion
1.She felt a sense of apathy towards her job, no longer finding it fulfilling or motivating.
2.The apathy among voters was evident in the low turnout during the election.
3.The company’s employees exhibited apathy towards the proposed changes, showing little interest or willingness to participate.
- John’s apathy towards his studies resulted in declining grades and a lack of motivation to improve.”
Inexplicable
Unable to explain
Pernicious
extremely destructive or harmful
(Not being able to communicate can be pernicious to any relationship.)
