Reciew Words Flashcards
Pliant
Synonym to compliant
Compassionate
Feeling or showing support for others
Erratic
Not regular
Wind
V. To change direction
Trifling
Trivial
Obviate
To anticipate and then prevent
Condolence
Sympathy with one who suffers
Indolence
Lazy or slothful
Apathy
Indifference, apathetic
Diligent
Careful and conscientious in carrying out a task or duties
Wane
Abate, subside
Contentious
Controversial
Contend
To strive in rivalry, compete
(Contend with)- to have a deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation
Comparable
Syn: similar
Ant: disparate
Patent
Adj: obvious, easily recognizable
N: a grant of sole authorship
Concede
Admit (often unwillingly)
Substantiate
Strengthen
Scrutinize
Examine someone or something in detail and critically
Deem
Judge
Debunk
To expose
Obsolete
Out dated
Obsolescent (becoming obsolete)
Counterfeit
Imitate something fraudulently
S: forgery
Forge
Produce a fraudulent copy or imitation
Create something strong and successful
- they forged a strong bond
Defiance
Character of shy
Adj: diffident
Wretched
Miserable
Stingy
Unwilling to give
Extrapolate
To estimate ( unknown fact) from known data
Utter
V: make sound or say something
Ineffable
Too great for description in word
Fable
Legend
Betimes
In good time, early
Bevy
A large group of people or things
Commend
To praise, eulogy
Induct
Install in a position
Degrade
Defame, defile, humiliate, dishonour
Ingratiate
To bring oneself into favor
Placid
Not easily upset or excited, calm
Adhere
Advocate of a particular thing
Hyperbole
Purposeful exaggeration for effects
Idiosyncrasy
Eccentricity, peculiarity
Infusion
A new additional element introduced into something
The company needs a serious infusion of cash