PSAT Lesson 13 Flashcards
allure
to influence, sway, or entice with some tempting appeal
apathy
a lack of concern or feeling, indifference
auspicious
favorable
caricature
a portrayal where features are distorted, a parody
cordial
courteous and gracious; friendly; warm
cosmopolitan
dealing with the whole world
deplore
to regret deeply or strongly; to feel or to express deep grief for
discrepant
disagreeing, inconsistent
ecstasy
extreme happiness
empathy
understanding or identification with another’s feelings or situation
equivocal
ambiguous (usually intended to mislead)
expeditious
done with speed and efficiency
galvanize
to stimulate or to excite as if by an electric shock
implacable
incapable or being appeased
inimitable
not able to be imitated
mutability
the degree to which something is subject and likely to change
odious
deserving hate or contempt
parochial
limited in range or scope, narrow, provincial
penchant
a strong inclination
ponderous
very heavy, unwieldy from weight
protract
to prolong
replete
filled to capacity, abundantly supplied
soporific
something that tends to cause sleep and to dull awareness or alertness
strident
loud and harsh sounding
trachery
violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason
