List 5-8 Flashcards
1
Q
impervious
A
(adj) impenetrable, incapable of being affected
2
Q
reprove
A
(v) to scold, rebuke
3
Q
assiduous
A
(adj) hardworking, diligent
4
Q
qualm
A
(n) nagging doubt
5
Q
harangue
A
- (n) a ranting speech 2. (v) to give such a speech
6
Q
deprecate
A
(v) to belittle, depreciate
7
Q
elusive
A
- (adj) difficult to find or achieve 2. (adj) difficult to remember
8
Q
surmise
A
(v) to infer with little evidence
9
Q
effulgent
A
(adj) radiant, splendorous
10
Q
unscrupulous
A
(adj) having or showing no moral principles
11
Q
acerbic
A
(adj) biting, bitter in tone and taste
12
Q
impassive
A
(adj) stoic, not susceptible to suffering
13
Q
alacrity
A
(n) eagerness, speed
14
Q
inane
A
(adj) devoid of intelligence
15
Q
adumbrate
A
(v) to sketch out in a vague way
16
Q
buttress
A
- (v) to support or hold up 2. (n) something that offers support
17
Q
putrid
A
(adj) a strong, bad smell
18
Q
proclivity
A
(n) a strong inclination towards something
19
Q
stupefy
A
(v) to astonish
20
Q
desecrate
A
(v) to violate sacredness of a thing or place
