Night Vocab Flashcards
What does ‘fraught’ mean?
Fraught is an adjective meaning filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
What does ‘insinuate’ mean?
Insinuate is a verb that means to suggest or hint in an indirect and unpleasant way.
Example: He was insinuating that I had no self-control.
What does ‘peril’ mean?
Peril is a noun that refers to serious and immediate danger.
Example: A setback to the state could present a peril to the regime.
What does ‘jubilant’ mean?
Jubilant is an adjective that describes feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
Example: She had a jubilant expression after winning the race.
What does ‘tumultuous’ mean?
Tumultuous is an adjective meaning making a loud, confused noise; uproarious or disorderly.
Example: A tumultuous crowd.
What does ‘Disquiet’ mean?
A feeling of anxiety or worry.
Example: public disquiet about animal testing.
What part of speech is ‘Earnest’?
Adjective: resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.
Example: an earnest student.
What is a ‘Delusion’?
A false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary.
Example: he began to experience delusions.
What does ‘Console’ mean?
To comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment.
Example: she tried to console him.
What does ‘Rescind’ mean?
To revoke, cancel, or repeal.
Example: the order was rescinded.
What does ‘abhor’ mean?
To regard with disgust and hatred.
Example: Professional tax preparers abhor flat tax.
What does ‘brusque’ mean?
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
Example: She could be brusque and impatient.
What does ‘complacent’ mean?
Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself.
Example: You can’t afford to be complacent about security.
What does ‘gratuitous’ mean?
Uncalled for, lacking good reason, unwarranted, or given/done free of charge.
Examples: Gratuitous violence; solicitors provide a form of gratuitous legal advice.
What does ‘morose’ mean?
Sullen or ill-tempered.
Example: She was morose and silent when she got home.
