List 07 Flashcards
appease
verb:
calm someone down
The parents bought toys to appease their upset child.
Synonyms:
placate
pacify
mollify
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verb:
satisfy a demand or desire
No amount of food could appease his appetite.
Synonyms:
relieve
gratify
quench
arbitrary
adjective:
determined by chance, not reason
The arbitrary nature of the lottery means that anyone can win.
Synonyms:
capricious
erratic
haphazard
archaic
adjective:
ancient or outmoded; out of date
The archaic legal language was difficult for the modern reader to understand.
Synonyms:
anachronistic
obsolete
antiquated
clamorous
adjective:
characterized by extremely loud noise
The crowd became clamorous as the hours passed, eager for the event to start.
Synonyms:
vociferous
raucous
rowdy
dearth
noun:
lack of something in a particular area
There is a dearth of affordable housing in most major cities.
Synonyms:
scarcity
shortfall
want
explicable
adjective:
able to be explained or understood
The stock market is explicable if you understand economics.
Synonyms:
comprehensible
interpretable
intelligible
hyperbole
noun:
exaggeration to make a point or be funny
Saying “I’ve told you a million times” is an example of hyperbole.
Synonyms:
overstatement
embellishment
amplification
immutable
adjective:
not capable of being changed
The basic principles of human rights are considered immutable.
Synonyms:
rigid
indelible
entrenched
indefatigable
adjective:
highly determined; resistent to tiring out
The indefatigable scientist worked on her research late into the night.
Synonyms:
unwearying
unflagging
unrelenting
indolent
adjective:
habitually lazy; averse to activity
He was indolent and rarely helped with household chores.
Synonyms:
idle
slothful
lackadaisical
insular
adjective:
limited in outlook or experience; narrow
Living in a small, rural community can sometimes lead to an insular worldview.
Synonyms:
parochial
provincial
myopic
intransigent
adjective:
refusing to compromise; stubborn
The intransigent attitude of both parties led to the stalemate in negotiations.
Synonyms:
unyielding
unwavering
obstinate
intrepid
adjective:
resolutely fearless; brave
The intrepid firefighters rushed into the burning building.
Synonyms:
dauntless
mettlesome
plucky
irreverent
adjective:
lacking proper respect or seriousness
His irreverent humor often offended more conservative people.
Synonyms:
derisive
insolent
impertinent
loathe
verb:
dislike greatly, often with disgust
He loathes doing laundry more than any other chore.
Synonyms:
abhor
detest
abominate
malign
adjective:
evil and harmful
His malign influence had a detrimental effect on the team’s morale.
Synonyms:
malevolent
inimical
malicious
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verb:
speak about someone in a bitter and critical manner
It’s unfair to malign someone based on hearsay and rumors.
Synonyms:
defame
smear
vilify
malleable
adjective:
changeable or flexible; capable of being influenced
Children’s minds are highly malleable and influenced by their surroundings.
Synonyms:
susceptible
pliable
amenable
neophyte
noun:
an amateur or novice in a field
As a neophyte in gardening, she had a lot to learn about plants and soil.
Synonyms:
tyro
initiate
fledgling
plastic
adjective:
capable of being molded; flexible
The child’s plastic mind quickly absorbed the new language.
Synonyms:
malleable
ductile
pliant
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adjective:
artificial; unnatural
The politician’s plastic smile did little to hide his insincerity.
Synonyms:
pseudo
ersatz
spurious
platitude
noun:
a trite or banal remark or statement
Politicians often use platitudes to appeal to common sentiments.
Synonyms:
banality
truism
bromide
prescient
adjective:
possessing foresight of upcoming events
Her prescient predictions about the market saved her a lot of money.
Synonyms:
prophetic
clairvoyant
prognostic
pristine
adjective:
in its original, unspoiled state
The pristine beauty of the untouched island was breathtaking.
Synonyms:
immaculate
flawless
untarnished
reproach
verb:
express criticism towards; reprimand
She was reproached for not trying hard enough during the match.
Synonyms:
rebuke
admonish
censure
robust
adjective:
capable of surviving despite adverse conditions
Only the most robust plants can survive the tundra.
Synonyms:
resilient
rugged
sturdy
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adjective:
(of an object, person, or organization) strong and powerful
The company survived the recession due to its robust income streams.
Synonyms:
solid
vigorous
healthy
