rea Flashcards
BREVITY (noun)
The quality of being brief in time or duration; concise expression.
Example sentence: He appreciated the brevity of the speech.
CENSURE (verb)
To express disapproval in a strong or vehement fashion; to criticize or blame.
Example sentence: The committee censured the member for his unethical behavior.
COMMENDABLE (adjective)
Worthy of great praise or approval.
Example sentence: Her actions were commendable and deserving of recognition.
CONSENSUS (noun)
Majority of opinion among a group; general agreement or accord.
Example sentence: The team reached a consensus on the best approach to the project.
CONSUMMATE (verb)
Complete or perfect in every respect; supremely skilled.
Example sentence: She is a consummate professional in her field.
CURSORY (adjective)
Performed hastily and without attention to detail; superficial.
Example sentence: He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
DEPICT (verb)
To represent or characterize in words, pictures, or sculpture.
Example sentence: The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the ocean.
DERIDE (verb)
To laugh at in scorn or treat with contempt; to ridicule.
Example sentence: He derided her choice of outfit in front of everyone.
DISPARAGE (verb)
To speak of with disrespect; to belittle or depreciate.
Example sentence: It is not appropriate to disparage others based on their appearance.
DISPARITY (noun)
Lack of equality or similarity; difference.
Example sentence: The disparity in income levels is a growing concern in society.
ELABORATE (adjective)
Planned or executed with great care and attention; painstaking.
Example sentence: The elaborate decorations made the event feel special.
ELOQUENT (adjective)
Characterized by clear, powerful, and persuasive speech.
Example sentence: His eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.
ELUCIDATE (verb)
To make lucid or clear; to explain.
Example sentence: The professor elucidated the complex theory with simple examples.
EMBODY (verb)
To represent in bodily, material, or tangible form.
Example sentence: The statue embodies the spirit of freedom and independence.
INEFFABLE (adjective)
Defying expression or description; inexpressible.
Example sentence: The beauty of the landscape was ineffable, leaving us speechless.
INTEMPERATE (adjective)
Given to or characterized by excessive indulgence; not moderate.
Example sentence: His intemperate behavior at the party embarrassed his friends.
LAMENT (verb)
To feel or express grief or regret; to mourn for.
Example sentence: She lamented the loss of her favorite childhood toy.
LAUDATORY (adjective)
Containing or expressing praise.
Example sentence: The laudatory reviews praised the author’s latest novel.
LUCID (adjective)
Clear; rational; sane; easily understood.
Example sentence: His lucid explanation helped the students grasp the concept easily.
NEFARIOUS (adjective)
Iniquitous; Wicked; infamous; villainous.
Example sentence: The nefarious plot to overthrow the government was uncovered by the authorities.
OBSTINATE (adjective)
Stubborn; inflexible; not easily overcome.
Example sentence: His obstinate refusal to listen to reason led to conflicts with his colleagues.
PARTISAN (adjective)
Devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause.
Example sentence: The partisan media outlet only presented one side of the story.
PESSIMISTIC (adjective)
Gloomy; having a negative outlook; expecting the worst.
Example sentence: His pessimistic attitude dampened the team’s morale.
PRAGMATIC (adjective)
Practical; dealing with actual facts or occurrences.
Example sentence: Taking a pragmatic approach, she focused on solutions rather than dwelling on problems.
PROSAIC (adjective)
Commonplace; dull; lacking in imagination.
Example sentence: The prosaic writing style failed to captivate the readers.
ZEALOUS (adjective)
Filled with or motivated by zeal; enthusiastic.
Example sentence: The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly to help those in need.
Adept
Very skilled or proficient
anachronism
something out of its correct chronological or historical order
anecdote
a short intersting story
boorish
crude and clumsy in behavior
