List 03 Flashcards
abate
verb:
decrease in intensity; lessen
He relied on TV to abate his lonelinesss.
Synonyms:
subside
dwindle
ebb
abjure
verb:
strongly reject (an idea); forgo
Under enough pressure, many will abjure their principles.
Synonyms:
renounce
relinquish
forgo
anomalous
adjective:
differing from what is normal; atypical
Because the results are anomalous, further study is needed.
Synonyms:
atypical
aberrant
exceptional
antipathy
noun:
profound hostility or hatred
The two generals harbored significant antipathy toward each other.
Synonyms:
animosity
aversion
enmity
arcane
adjective:
comprehended by very few people; secret
The profession keeps things arcane to discourage newcomers.
Synonyms:
mysterious
esoteric
enigmatic
arduous
adjective:
very challenging; needing great effort
Military bootcamp is almost always an arduous experience.
Synonyms:
onerous
laborious
taxing
artless
adjective:
naive; inexperienced
His artless comments about politics revealed how naive he was.
Synonyms:
ingenuous
guileless
callow
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adjective:
plain and simple
The room had an artless quality, furnished only with a simple table.
Synonyms:
unadorned
austere
unembellished
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adjective:
lacking skill
Her artless attempt at painting made it clear she had never held a brush before.
Synonyms:
crude
clumsy
amateurish
ascetic
adjective:
(of a lifestyle) very strict and lacking luxury
Despite her vast wealth, she has adopted ascetic tendencies.
Synonyms:
austere
self-denying
abstemious
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noun:
someone who adopts an ascetic lifestyle
The ascetic lived in a small cell, devoid of luxuries.
Synonyms:
hermit
recluse
celibate
assuage
verb:
decrease a negative feeling
The prime minister’s speech assuaged the fears of the population.
Synonyms:
mitigate
allay
palliate
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verb:
fulfill a certain desire
Only a buffet could assuage his appetite.
Synonyms:
satisfy
gratify
satiate
betray
verb:
unknowingly disclose or reveal
Her excessive blinking betrayed her nervousness.
Synonyms:
divulge
expose
give away
bucolic
adjective:
associated with tranquil rural life
Hoping to escape the city, the couple opted for a bucolic Airbnb.
Synonyms:
rustic
pastoral
idyllic
burgeon
verb:
quickly increase or grow; skyrocket
Because of technological advancements, crop yields have burgeoned.
Synonyms:
swell
proliferate
mushroom
cacophonous
adjective:
extremely noisy; grating
The parents hated the drumkit because of its cacophonous racket.
Synonyms:
deafening
raucous
discordant
canonize
verb:
treat like a god; deeply venerate
The later Roman empire began canonizing its leaders.
Synonyms:
beatify
sanctify
exalt
censure
verb:
strongly criticize or disapprove
The senator was publicly censured for her vile remarks.
Synonyms:
condemn
chastise
castigate
chicanery
noun:
using deception to attain a certain goal
His masterful chicanery allowed the realization of his political goals.
Synonyms:
duplicity
subterfuge
skulduggery
coalesce
verb:
bring elements together; unite
In times of conflict, citizens must coalesce and rally around a common cause.
Synonyms:
merge
amalgamate
converge
cogent
adjective:
persuasive and clear; compelling
Known for his cogent essays, the author has considerable influence.
Synonyms:
sound
reasoned
lucid
compelling
adjective:
persuasive and clear
The argument was not compelling due to its logical fallacies.
Synonyms:
cogent
sound
rational
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adjective:
attracting interest; fascinating
The author’s compelling storytelling had readers hooked from the first chapter.
Synonyms:
enthralling
captivating
riveting
contend
verb:
argue a certain point of view; assert
The researchers contend that society will collapse by 2050.
Synonyms:
assert
maintain
affirm
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verb:
compete
Several teams will contend for the championship.
Synonyms:
vie for
rival
face off
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verb:
struggle or attempt to overcome something
She contended with chronic illness her entire life.
Synonyms:
wrestle
battle
grapple
copious
adjective:
existing in great supply; abundant
The once copious supply of used cars dried up quickly during the pandemic.
Synonyms:
ample
myriad
multitudinous
cosmopolitan
adjective:
(of a city) highly diverse
New York City is arguably the most cosmopolitan metropolis in the world.
Synonyms:
international
universal
global
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adjective:
(of a person) sophisticated and urbane
His cosmopolitan demeanor made him the perfect diplomat.
Synonyms:
worldly
elegant
refined
deference
noun:
high regard and respect; esteem
In certain cultures, it’s important to treat the elderly with marked deference.
Synonyms:
courtesy
veneration
civility
desultory
adjective:
unplanned; without enthusiasm
The teacher’s desultory instruction did little to inspire the students.
Synonyms:
halfhearted
lukewarm
perfunctory
