Magoosh Flashcards
Steadfast
Someone who is firm and determined in a belief or a position can be called steadfast in that view, like your mom when she thinks you really shouldn’t wear that outfit.
unseemly
Something that is inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour is unseemly.
perfunctory
[syn] cursory
Perfunctory means done as part of a routine or duty.
desultory
If you lack a definite plan or purpose and flit from one thing to another, your actions are desultory.
premeditated
Something premeditated is planned in advance and has a purpose behind it.
idolatrous
blindly or excessively devoted or adoring
sycophantic
[syn] servile
The adjective sycophantic is perfect for describing someone who uses flattery to get what they want.
disenfranchised
deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote
clairvoyants
people who claim to see the future or to have links with the supernatural
side-step
avoid
Pivotal
essential
reconnaissance
Reconnaissance is checking out a situation before taking action.
caricature
cartoon
vignette
small sketch
pastiche
work compiled from varied sources
cameo
small portrait
subliminal
something below the threshold of consciousness
overt
open
preordained
fated
covert
hidden
Borough
Town
Reign
Period during which the monarch rules
Rein
To control or guide
Beseech
Beg for something
Rend
Tear
Knavish
Dishonest
condescension
arrogance
trepidation
fear and hesitation
stentorian
loud and powerful in voice
unintelligible
(impossible to understand
abrogate
cancel and deny
covert
hidden
succinct
short and well expressed
ecclesiastical
relating to the church
repository
storehouse
predilections
tendencies
