Lesson Words New Flashcards
benefactor
a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
feigned
not genuine or real
terse
using few words
ignominy
deep personal humiliation and disgrace, disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action
brash
audacious; done in haste without regard for consequences
desultory
marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
notoriety
the quality or state of being notorious
stopgap
something that serves as a temporary expedient
edifice
: building; especially : a large or massive structure or a large abstract structure
affront
to insult especially to the face by behavior or language He was affronted by her rudeness. or a deliberate offense
foray
to make a raid or brief invasion
detractor
a person who disparages someone or something.
albeit
although
posthumously
after the death of the originator:
hapless
having no luck, unfortunate
preeminent
surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way:
ostensibly
apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually
shiftless
lacking in resourcefulness, inefficient, lazy
carousing
drink large amounts of alcohol
singular
distinguished by superiority
hyperbole
extravagant exaggeration
steeped in conjecture
full of guessing and speculating
logorrhea
excessive and often incoherent talkativeness or wordiness
cursory
rapidly and often superficially performed or produced , hasty
tertiary
third in order or level. Ex “most of the enterprises were of tertiary importance”
gravitas
dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner.
“a post for which he has the expertise and the gravitas”
svelte
(of a person) slender and elegant.
triumvirate
a political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals known as triumvirs
vet
make a careful and critical examination of (something).
unqualified
two opposite meanings for this word: not competent or sufficient or without reservation or limitation; total
conspiratorial
relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful.
blitzkrieg
an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory.
salutary
(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.
mollifying
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
funereal
having the mournful, somber character appropriate to a funeral.
vitiate
spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of
extole
praise enthusiastically. “he extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples”
laud
praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
importunate
persistent, especially to the point of annoyance or intrusion.
“importunate creditors”
erstwhile
former - “his erstwhile rivals”
indignation
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
commonsensical
exhibiting native good judgment
extolled
praise enthusiastically. “he extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples”
Omniscient
Knowing everything - “the story is told by an omniscient narrator”
quip
make a witty remark- “After all,” she quipped on her blog, “he considered Chef Boyardee ethnic food.”
deign
do something that one considers to be beneath one’s dignity.
“she did not deign to answer the maid’s question”
