Pre-2012 Test II, Deck 01 Flashcards
wretched (adj.)
miserable, unhappy, unfortunate.
pathetic (adj.)
making you feel pity, for someone.
lenient (adj.)
tolerant, indulgent, forgiving, lax, going easy (on someone or something).
compassionate (adj.)
sympathetic, understanding.
prevalent (adj.)
found everywhere, widespread.
burnish (v.)
polish.
belligerent (adj.)
hostile, agressive, antagonistic.
persevere (v.)
to be steadfast, to carry on, to keep going, to persist.
volatile (adj.)
unpredictable, turbulent, moody.
era (n.)
a long time period, “age of blank,” epoch
epoch (n.)
a long time period, era.
antique (adj.), (n.)
ancient, old.
egress (n.)
exit, the action of leaving.
discrete (adj.)
distinct, disconnected, separate, individual.
ruminate (v.)
to think deeply about something.
maneuver (n.)
movement requiring skill and care.
deviate (v.)
to go off course.
replica (n.)
facsimile, copy, decoy.
obscure (adj.)
(1) not discovered or known about; hidden. (2) unclear.
concise (adj.)
succinct, brief, incisive
discreet (adj.)
careful and circumspect; prudent and tactful; exercising discretion.
