List 1 Flashcards
Officious
Interfering unnecessarily.
Myopic
Short sighted
Crucible
Pot in which metals are melted.
Acumen
Ability to make good judgments.
Demur
Show reluctance.
Neophyte
Beginner or novice.
Recalcitrant
Wilfully disobedient.
Temerity
Boldness or audacity.
Untenable
(Of a theory, idea, etc.) incapable of being defended.
Valetudinarian.
Someone who is over concerned with his or her health.
Vacuous
Not expressing intelligent thought.
Effete
Powerless, feeble.
Attenuated
Weakened. Thin and extended.
Arrogate
Claim or seize without justification
Areola
Small circular area, such as the coloured ring around the human nipple.
Aquiline
(Of a nose) curved like an eagle’s beak.
Apposite
Suitable, apt.
Ancillary
Supporting the main work of an organization.
Sedulous
Diligent or persevering.
Exhort
Urge earnestly.
Incommode
Cause inconvenience to.
