Nightly Vocab Flashcards
Pernicious
extremely destructive, harmful
:The last two had a pernicious effect on Cuba, draining it of horses, money and of men.
ineffable
Indescribable, unspeakable
:From generation to generation, the wonder evoked by this ineffable mystery never ceases.
pulchritude
physical beauty
:Although this actress is not a woman of great pulchritude, her vast talent has won her more awards than anyone else in the business.
meretricious
flashy, showy beauty
; Adding those flamboyant earrings to such a colorful skirt gives your entire outfit a meretricious effect.
desultory
sloppy, unplanned, sporadic,
:When I complain about the messy condition of my daughter’s bedroom, she usually makes a desultory attempt to tidy up her space.
myopic
short-term perspective, narrow, ignorant
:The myopic politician only considered immediate voter satisfaction, ignoring the potential negative effects of their policies on future generations.
Cognizant
Aware of, on knowledgeable on
:Parents and teachers need to be cognizant of the nature of the child’s dysfunction.
mendacious
Deliberately dishonest, deceitful
:The journalist was fired for her mendacious reporting, spreading false information to manipulate public opinion.
to inure
Become immune to unpleasant events or situations
The soldiers had to undergo intense training to inure themselves to the harsh conditions of combat.
assiduous
Hard working, constant application
She achieved success through her assiduous efforts and unwavering dedication.
despondant
overwhelmed, depressed
fatuous (fat-chew-iss)
Silly, devoid of intelligence (illogical)
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the conspiracy theorist continued to promote his fatuous claims about alien invasions and mind control.
Azimuth
Longetude/latitude
bocage
Hedgerows, of trees
elucidate
Clarify a complex matter
