List 14 Flashcards
acquiesce
verb:
agree or consent quietly without objection
Though unhappy with the decision, she chose to acquiesce rather than argue.
Synonyms:
abide by
countenance
brook
adroit
adjective:
deft, dexterous, or skillful
The adroit artist created a masterpiece with just a few strokes of paint.
Synonyms:
agile
nimble
quick-witted
amend
verb:
make changes to a document, law, or statement, usually to improve it
The company decided to amend its policies to be more environmentally friendly.
Synonyms:
revise
alter
revamp
animus
noun:
strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude
There was clear animus between the two rival politicians.
Synonyms:
animosity
malice
enmity
apologist
noun:
a person who defends or supports something that is being criticized
As an apologist for the movement, he spent time explaining its principles.
Synonyms:
advocate
proponent
apostle
astringent
adjective:
sharp or harsh in demeanor or style
Her critique was astringent but fair.
Synonyms:
trenchant
acerbic
caustic
collaborate
verb:
work together on a project
The two authors decided to collaborate on a novel.
Synonyms:
ally
integrate
cooperate
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verb:
cooperate deviously with an enemy
In War for the Planet of the Apes, some of the gorillas collaborated with the humans.
Synonyms:
fraternize
conspire
collude
competent
adjective:
having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications
She is highly competent in her field and respected by her peers.
Synonyms:
adept
capable
adroit
correlate
verb:
show a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
The study aimed to correlate income levels with educational attainment.
Synonyms:
correspond
harmonize
square
deride
verb:
ridicule or mock
Critics derided his performance as amateurish.
Synonyms:
jeer at
pillory
disparage
dictate
verb:
give orders or commands
He dictated a letter to his secretary.
Synonyms:
domineer
lord over
browbeat
discreet
adjective:
respectful of privacy or secrecy; inconspicuous
He made a discreet inquiry about the job opening.
Synonyms:
chary
circumspect
unobtrusive
divorced
adjective:
separate from something that was previously connected
The author’s work is completely divorced from reality.
Synonyms:
disjointed
severed
alienated
elitist
noun:
a person who believes in the rule of an elite or privileged group
As an elitist, he looked down on those he considered unrefined.
Synonyms:
snob
aristocrat
supremacist
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adjective:
believing oneself or a group to be superior to others
His elitist views were unpopular among the working class.
Synonyms:
discriminatory
pretentious
haughty
exacting
adjective:
requiring a lot of care, effort, or attention
The exacting task required precision and patience.
Synonyms:
stringent
demanding
onerous
flummoxed
adjective:
completely unable to understand; bewildered
The complex equation left the students flummoxed.
Synonyms:
baffled
bemused
nonplussed
fruitful
adjective:
producing good or abundant results
Their partnership proved to be fruitful, leading to many successful projects.
Synonyms:
productive
gainful
effectual
inborn
adjective:
present from birth; innate
Her inborn talent for music was evident at a young age.
Synonyms:
congenital
inherent
ingrained
polymath
noun:
a person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
Synonyms:
savant
multi-disciplinarian
erudite
reticent
adjective:
keeping one’s thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained
Though an expert in his field, he was reticent about his own achievements.
Synonyms:
inhibited
diffident
unassuming
stringent
adjective:
strict or severe; tight
The company has stringent guidelines for safety.
Synonyms:
rigid
exacting
draconian
subservient
adjective:
obedient to an authority or other people
He had a subservient attitude that made him an easy target for manipulation.
Synonyms:
submissive
deferential
servile
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adjective:
less important; inferior to
The marketing team was often viewed as subservient to the sales department.
Synonyms:
secondary
incidental
ancillary
surreptitious
adjective:
done secretly or stealthily
He took a surreptitious glance at his watch during the meeting.
Synonyms:
clandestine
furtive
covert
tantalizing
adjective:
arousing desire or interest without fulfillment
The smell of freshly baked cookies was tantalizing.
Synonyms:
teasing
tormenting
enticing
