New Words Flashcards
Constituent
(adjective)
a component part of something.
Arbitrary
(adjective)
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
Innocuous
(adjective)
not harmful or offensive.
Platonic
(adjective)
(of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual.
Enigma
(noun)
a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Ambiguous
open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
Tantamount
(adjective)
equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
Nebulous
(adjective)
(of a concept) vague or ill-defined.
Platitude
(noun)
a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
Oversight
an unintentional failure to notice or do something.
Wunderkind
(noun)
a person who achieves great success when relatively young.
Genesis
(noun)
the origin or mode of formation of something.
Accretive
(adjective)
characterized by gradual growth or increase.
Fiduciary
(adjective)
involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Omnicient
(adjective)
knowing everything.
