Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Flashcards
What does the word “abhor” mean?
To regard with disgust or hatred.
What does the word “ambivalent” mean?
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
What does “cogent” mean?
Clear, logical, and convincing.
What does the word “ephemeral” mean?
Lasting for a very short time.
What does the word “juxtapose” mean?
To place two things side by side for comparison.
What does “obfuscate” mean?
To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
What does “quixotic” mean?
Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
What does “recant” mean?
To say that one no longer holds a belief or opinion.
What does “taciturn” mean?
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
What does the word “vitriol” mean?
Cruel and bitter criticism.
