List 2 Flashcards
punctilious
Adjective
strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or
amenities of conduct or actions.
Example: It is clear that you are very punctilious if you are combing every single strand of hair.
parsimonious
Adjective
characterized by extreme or excessive economy or
frugality; stinginess
Example: Because of my parents’ parsimonious ways, they have saved money and can now purchase many items.
clandestine
Adjective
marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy
Example: The clandestine operation was planned
by the CIA.
brusque
Adjective
blunt in manner or speech often to the point of ungracious harshness
Example: Because of her brusque demeanor, Macy’s friends always knew she was telling them how she truly felt.
repugnant
Adjective
distasteful, objectionable, or offensive
Example: It is a mystery as to why middle school boys think such repugnant acts as making spitballs are acceptable.
feral
Adjective
existing in a natural state, as animals or plants; not domesticated or cultivated; wild.
Example: The feral cats continuously appeared at
the farm in search of food.
obdurate
Adjective
unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.
Example: With the obdurate child refusing to move, the embarrassed mother apologized.
notorious
Adjective
widely and unfavorably known.
Example: Al Capone is one of this country’s most
notorious criminals.
malevolent
Adjective
having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill
will, spite, or hatred.
Example: The malevolent character was always plotting something evil.
heresy
Noun
opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system.
Example: It was considered heresy when the
vandals destroyed the religious statue.
coup
Noun
a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a
clever action or accomplishment.
Example: The revolutionary group staged a coup to overthrow the dictator.
impetuous
Adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive
Example: As the impetuous student stormed out
of the classroom, his fellow students
stared astonishingly.
implacable
Adjective
not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
Example: The implacable soldiers refused to
retreat from the battle.
maverick
Noun
an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party
Example: The maverick of the group was always trying to stand out amongst the crowd.
enmity
Noun
a feeling of hostility or ill will, as between enemies; antagonism
Example: The enmity shown between the two enemies was uncomfortable to witness.
