Lesson One Vocab Flashcards by Kamryn Ordes | Brainscape

Q

The practice of abstaining; doing without

A

Abstinence

Syn: self-denial
Ant: indulgence

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Able to walk; up and about

A

Ambulatory

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

A bitter and abusive criticism

A

Diatribe

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Intended to instruct, guide, or teach

A

Didactic

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Timid, shy; lacking in confidence

A

Diffident

Syn: reserved
Ant: confident, aggressive

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Very talkative

A

Garrulous

Syn: verbose, loquacious
Ant: reticent, taciturn

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Required; obligatory

A

Mandatory

Syn: compulsory
Ant: voluntary, optional

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Preoccupied with gruesome or gloomy matters; grisly; horrible

A

Morbid

Syn: morose, glum
Ant:cheerful

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Very generous in giving; lavish

A

Munificent

Syn: liberal
Ant: stingy, penurious, parsimonious

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

To show derision or mocking contempt

A

Scoff

Syn: ridicule, deride
Ant: praise

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly