Regular II Flashcards
Catapult
The idea of attacking communist members in the American political world would catapult McCarthy to national fame, and eventually, disgrace
to move or spring up suddenly, quickly, or forcibly, as if by means of a catapult
Ineffectual
an ineffectual remedy causes dissatisfaction
without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy
McCarthy’s extemporaneous speech about corrupting Communist senators stunned his audience
done, spoken, performed, etc., without special advance preparation; impromptu: an
Vituperative
As McCarthy’s fame grows, his actions become more vituperative and reckless
to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile.
Slovenly
McCarthy is a slovenly politician who has an obsession in manipulating people and getting attention.
Unclear appearance
Nostalgia
He suffers a nostalgia of his previous life after he leaves the jail
a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one’s life, to one’s home or homeland, or to one’s family and friends; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time
Candid
The journalist reveals his candid opinion towards the governmental shutdown with haired and concerns
ree from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward
Convoluted
This is scuba convoluted way to describe the application of a simple device
Free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward; twisted and coiled
Whim
He always have random whims at night, such as going for a walk at one o’clock in the morning
an odd or capricious notion or desire; a sudden or freakish fancy
Capricious
Victoria is a capricious, immature girl who likes to make spontaneous changes and suggest extemporaneous ideas
subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic
Mitigate
His siblings beg the court to litigate his punishment
to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
Jingoism
Michael is jingoistic and always prepared for the outbreak of impromptu wars
a person who professes his or her patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring vigilant preparedness for war and an aggressive foreign policy; bellicose chauvinist.
Allegation
Confirmation
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Hospitality
Known for her hospitality, Marenda eagerly welcomes anyone into her home
the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.
Derailed
Being drafted in the army derailed his careers for two years
to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of careers
Dictum
The Supreme Court Reasserts his dictum, which states that she is guilty
an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.
a saying; maxim.
Respite
The situation slowly becomes better with the respite of the consequences of their failures
a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite
Concede
The definition from the dictionary finally allowed her friends to concede that she was right
to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit
Inept
Victoria is inept at communicating and negotiating due to her linguistic barriers
without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit
Supercilious
No one has desire to talk to due to her superciliousness
haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
Fission
The nuclear fission produced by atomic bombs worries many scientists throughout the nation
the act of cleaving or splitting into parts.
Mingle
You mingle different ingredients together to make a smoothie
to become mixed, blended, or united.
Lucrative
The doctor becomes wealthy by conducting a lucrative business
profitable; moneymaking; remunerative: a lucrative business.
Lamentable
He made a lamentable decision that caused deaths of many innocent civilians during the world war
That is to me lamented, regrettable, unfortunate
Stratify
There are stratified layers in the soil
inactive, sluggish, or dull
Soporific
The four hour lecture is extremely soporific to elementary students
Causing or tending to cause sleep
Soporific 2
He is a soporific person
Characterized by sleepiness
Annulate
The designer arranges these houses in a unique way such that all the overall picture forms a annulate shape with concentric circle
Ring like
Odoriferous
perfumes are odoriferous
Yielding or diffusing odor
Archaic adj 1
My parents were impressed by those european archaic architectures
marked by the characteristics of an earlier period; antiquated:
Archaic adj 2
Thou is an archaic verbal expression that was commonly used in the 18th century
of a linguistic form) commonly used in an earlier time but rare in present-day usage except to suggest the older time, as in religious rituals or historical novels
Archaic adj 3
The archaic period of psychology research does not have as many restrictions as we have in now days
forming the earliest stage; prior to full development
Archaic adjective 3
Alex tries to return the archaic lifestyle without any physical property.
primitive; ancient
Aura n 1
The aura of respectability permeates the entire school
a distinctive and pervasive quality or character; air; atmosphere
Aural adj 1
Some children are born with aural disabilities, Which prevents them from listening clearly
of or pertaining to the ear or to the sense of hearing.
Rustic adj 1
Because of his mental disabilities, his parents decided to abandon him in the rustic area that is 100 miles away from where they live
of, pertaining to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural.
Rustic adj 2
Newspaper journalists once critiqued the painting of one of the most famous abstract as rustic
simple, artless, or unsophisticated
Rustic adj 3
Isaiah is a rustic child who doesn’t Know what respect means
uncouth, rude, or boorish.
Tactile
Blind people lack visual abilities but have impressive memories on tactility.
of, pertaining to, endowed with, or affecting the sense of touch.
perceptible to the touch; tangible.
Discern verb 1
He’s mentally incapable of discerning right from wrong
to distinguish mentally; recognize as distinct or different; discriminate: He is incapable of discerning right from wrong.
Discern v 2
We discerned a boat above the horizon
to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend
Tenacious adj 1
Suddenly, Victoria could feel a tenacious grip on her throat
holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of )
Tenacious adj 2
She suffers from a tenacious memory of her childhood
highly retentive
Tenacious adj 3
He refuses to compromise any other strategies due to his tenacity and dignity
Persistent, stubborn
Adroit adj 1
He is an adroit debater who knows how to effectively incorporate personal opinions into factual evidences
cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious: an adroit debater.
Adroit adj 2
The magician’s adroitness astonished us; her deft performance proved the old saying that the hand is quicker than the eye
Expert in using one’s body
Ignominy
The perfidy he had committed during the war was one of his notorious ignominies throughout his life
disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.
shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this.
Prestige
He achieved the prestige as a national hero
reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes.
Finesse n 1
His ability in organizing schedules with finesse under a short period of time impresses his boss.
extreme delicacy or subtlety in action, performance, skill, discrimination, taste, etc.
Finesse n 2
My mommy sustains and leads the company with exceptional diplomat ice finesse for ten years
skill in handling a difficult or highly sensitive situation; adroit and artful management
Fervor
The president delivers his speech with fervor
great warmth and earnestness of feeling:
Inept adj
Victoria is inept at communicating with people
without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit
Inept 2
This word is inept in the sentence because it does not represent the original meaning
inappropriate; unsuitable; out of place.
Inept adj 3
Trying to transport a glacier from Alaska to Egypt is an inept remark of the Egyptian prince
Absurd, stupid
Rectitude n 1
The rectitude of her motives touched many people, which increased her influence and helped her to become a nominee for the noble prize
rightness of principle or conduct; moral virtue
Rectitude n 2
The Supreme Court reversed the original jurisdiction with rectitude
Correctness
Invoke v 1
He invoked for god’s mercy as he was watching his child suffering in the hospital
to call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for
Invoke v 2
The criminal agrees to invoke to the law and promises to become a better citizen
to declare to be binding or in effect
Invoke v 3
She invoked for another hard copy for confirmation
to appeal to, as for confirmation.
Prospectus n
Never buy a new stock without reading its prospectus carefully
a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it
Arbitration n 1
Rather than risking a long strike, the union and the management agreed to arbitration
the hearing and determining of a dispute or the settling of differences between parties by a person or persons chosen or agreed to by them
Mandate n 1
The president declared a clear mandate to end the war
a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative:
Mandate n 2
The superior authority declared a mandate, which commanded the Army to surrender
a command from a superior court or official to a lower one.
Indifference n 1
We were shocked about their indifference toward poverty
lack of interest or concern
Indifference n 2
Whether not to attend the conference is an indifference to him
unimportance; little or no concern:
Pragmatic adj 1
The way she describes the problem reveals her willingness to be pragmatic
of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations
Presumptuous adj
His arrogance led him to make presumptuous decisions, which ultimately derailed his political career for three years
full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought.
Implicit adjective 1
She reaches an implicit agreement with her parents which stated that if she received an a in her English class, she would be able to have a boyfriend
implied, rather than expressly stated
Implicit adj 2
My parents and I share implicit trust and confidence upon each other
unquestioning or unreserved; absolute
Implicit adj 3
Please bring out the drama that implicit in the show
potentially contained (usually followed by in )
Exposé n
Certain cheap magazines make a fortune by being out sensational exposes
a public exposure or revelation, as of something discreditable:
Intuition n
She quickly understands the concept with intuition after her teacher shows her once
direct perception of truth, fact, etc., independent of any reasoning process; immediate apprehension.
Insight
Matriarch n
By virtue of her extensive experience and her wealth in practical knowledge, Viggo was nominated by her family in New Mexico as its advisor and matriarch
the female head of a family or tribal line.
a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a community or group.
Regard v 1
People regard the national hero with prestige and favor
to look upon or think of with a particular feeling:
Modicum n 1
He has not even a Modicum of common sense and morality
a moderate or small amount
Plaudit n
Castillo’s poetry has generated only enthusiastic response: praise from the general public, and plaudits from the majors critics
an enthusiastic expression of approval:
Pungency n 1
The pungency of fresh onions killed her sensation for a second
sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid
Pungent adj
She has pungent regrets towards the crime she has committed
acutely distressing to the feelings or mind; poignant.
Pungent adj 2
The battle of wounded knees became a pungent remark for the dark ages of American history with the tendency of unprecedented religious persecution
caustic, biting, or sharply expressive
Disclosure n
The announcement that the city would raze school building was such a distressing disclosure that It provoked an outcry
the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
Exonerate v 1
Once the principal realized that the fire alarm was set off by accident, she apologized to suspected students and announced that they have being exonerated
to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate:
Stipulate v 1
The minister have specifically stipulated that this operation is acceptable
to make an express demand or arrangement as a condition of agreement (often followed by for ).
Repeal v
The US government officially repealed his power for making decisions in the Supreme Court
to revoke or withdraw formally or officially:
Terminal adj
The author used a rhetorical question as a terminal flourish to conclude this section of the text
occurring at or forming the end of a series, succession, or the like; closing; concluding.
Disintegrate v
Rocks are disintegrated by frosting And rain
to reduce to particles, fragments, or parts; break up or destroy the cohesion of:
Distend v 1
viruses cause cells cultured in the laboratories to swell but produce no such distention in cells of living organisms
to expand by stretching, as something hollow or elastic:
Distend v 2
The sea distended about them
o spread in all directions; expand; swell
Hoard n
A vast hoard of silver
a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.
Linger v 1
We lingered around after the party
to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave:
Linger v 2
She lingered a few months after a heart attack
to remain alive; continue or persist, although gradually dying, ceasing, disappearing, etc.:
Buccaneer
The buccaneer of the Caribbean
any of the piratical adventurers who raided Spanish colonies and ships along the American coast in the second half of the 17th century.
Amorphous adj 1
An amorphous cloud
lacking definite form; having no specific shape; formless:
Amorphous adj 2
The capricious artist has an amorphous painting style
of no particular kind or character; indeterminate; having no pattern or structure; unorganized
Divest v
The wind divested the trees of their leaves
to strip of clothing, ornament,
Agnostic
He is agnostic towards the presence of god
Nonbeliever/ doubts one subject etc
Eclectic adj 1
The journalist finishes her paper with eclectic resources from different interviewers
selecting or choosing from various sources.
Eclectic adj 2
The journal is convincing and influential because she has gathered a group of eclectic evidences to support her arguments
made up of what is selected from different sources.
Eclectic adj 3
The CEO of the company ignored suggestions from his secretary and selected the eclectic strategy that he believed would be the most effective
not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems.
Empirical adj 2
Some uneducated traditional village doctors do not believe in the power of technology, and make presumptuous empirical conclusion based on personal experience
depending upon experience or observation alone, without using scientific method or theory, especially as in medicine.
Quixotic adj 1
The pain of reality encourages the growth of quixotic philosophers who suggest the presence of romantically impractical method to solve political failures
extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable.
Quixotic adj 2
Capricious
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Brevity n 1
The brevity and vulnerability of human lives
shortness of time or duration
Brevity n 2
Brevity is a key for journalistic writing with the principle of less is more
the quality of expressing much in few words; terseness
Hysteria n 1
The public hysteria that occurred after ghandi’s speech led to the international awareness of India’s determination
an uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrationality, laughter, weeping, etc.
Transitory adj
Many insects, such as flies, have transitory lives and cannot survive more than three weeks
not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal.
lasting only a short time; brief; short-lived; temporary.
Pliant adj 1
She skillfully manipulated the pliant clay
bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable:
Pliant adj 2
Many kinsmen were not loyal to the king due to his pliant nature
easily influenced; yielding to others; compliant
Arboreal / arboreous adj
Orangutans are arboreal apes: they typically conduct most of their lives in the trees of tropical rain forest
of or pertaining to trees; treelike.
Also, arboreous. living in or among trees.
Diligence n
Achieve a goal with diligence
constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
Imperative adj 1
It’s imperative for is to leave
absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable:
Imperative adj 2
An imperative lieutenant
of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding.
His natural reticence seemed to disappear under the influence of alcohol.
the state of being reticent, or reserved, especially with regard to speaking freely; restraint
Groggy adj 1
The groggy boxer starts to stagger after he receives a punch on the stomach
staggering, as from exhaustion or blows
Groggy adj 2
Shravya is always groggy in the morning due to the lack of sleep
dazed and weakened, as from lack of sleep
Detonator n
Detonator of a grenade
a device, as a percussion cap, used to make another substance explode.
Unwitting adj
His insult, though unwitting, pained her
inadvertent; unintentional; accidental:
Swerve v
The car was not able to swerve when the driver intended to make a left turn
to turn aside abruptly in movement or direction; deviate suddenly from the straight or direct course.
Inhibit v
Cheating is absolutely inhibited on standard tests
Prohibit; to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check
Elude v
The deer eluded the trap
o avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; evade
Extol v
The author extolled the beauty of Naples after he traveled back from Italy
to praise highly; laud; eulogize:
Disparage v 1
Do not disparage good manners
to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle
Disparage v 2
Your behavior will disparage the whole family
to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of
Gubernatorial adj 1
A gubernatorial governor
of or pertaining to a state governor or the office of state governor.
Furtive adj 1
She took a furtive glance on her neighbors test when she encountered a difficult problem
taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret
Furtive adj 2
She maintains a furtive manner throughout the debate and barely expresses her own opinion due to timidity
Shy; shifty
Venal adj 1
The venal judge changed the original jurisdiction as a return for the bribe
willing to sell one’s influence, especially in return for a bribe; open to bribery; mercenary:
Venal adj 2
The Chinese government is infiltrated with venal administration
associated with or characterized by bribery:
Prudent adj 1
The prudent judge quickly senses the invisible tension between two conflicting groups and called the police in before the riot started
wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober
Indict v 1
The grand jury indicted him for muder
bring a formal accusation against, as a means of bringing to trial
Adept adj 1
Residents of the isolated island were forced to master the art of navigation, becoming the most adept sailors
very skilled; proficient; expert
Congenial adj 1
His personalities are congenial to others
agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character
Congenial adj 2
What a congenial couple!
suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper, etc.
Reclusive adj 1
The reclusive punishment separated him from the outside world for the rest of his life
shut off or apart from the world; living in seclusion, often for religious reasons.
Knack n 1
The is a knack in saying the right thing
a special skill, talent, or aptitude
Knack n 2
The way he solve the problem is a quick knack
a clever or adroit way of doing something
Penchant n
She has a penchant for outdoor sports
a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something:
Pilfer v
The birds will enter the house to pilfer shiny objects to decorate their houses
to steal, especially in small quantities.
Perquisite n
Among the president’s perquisites were free use of a company car and paid membership in a country club.
an incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages:
Tribulation n
The tribulation, which is the accidental death of her only son, serves as a permanent scar in her heart
Severe trials or suffering/ grievous trouble
Irreproachable adj
The doctor is irreproachable because he was serving his duty in a different surgical room when the murder happened
not reproachable; free from blame.
Reprehensible
The ceo’s incorrect judgement is reprehensible for the outside world
deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
Affliction n
Best fiends are those who stay next to you when you are going though an affliction
a state of pain, distress, or grief; miser
Commendable adj
She did a commendable job of saving. Innocent people from the trial
worthy of praise
Heretic
She is a heretic in her church who always expresses her contradictory religious values
a professed believer who maintains religious opinions contrary to those accepted by his or her church or rejects doctrines prescribed by that church.
Premise n
Needs a pride to support the conclusion
proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.
Tantalize
To tantalize a consistent mistake
to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
Ambush n
The soldier was waiting for his enemy in ambush
an act or instance of lying concealed so as to attack by surprise
Tentative adj 1
A tentative report of her internal feelings
of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental
Tentative adj 2
He faked a tentative smile on his face
unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant
Impassive adj
Impassive words / tone
without emotion; apathetic; unmoved
Affluent adjective
Affluent businessman
having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich
Erudition adj
Eruditions in nursing and medicine
knowledge acquired by study, research, etc.; learning; scholarship.
Obsequious adj
The knight gave the king an obsequious bow
characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning
Complaisant adj
He is the most complaisant child I’ve ever met
inclined or disposed to please; obliging; agreeable or gracious; compliant
Deference n
The defeated country showed their deference towards the new king
respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.
Entreat v
To entreat the judge for mercy
to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg:
Beseech v
They beseech him to go at once
to implore urgently: They besought him to go at once.
to beg eagerly for; solicit.
Implore v
They implored the assassin to stop committing crimes
to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat:
Trivial adj 1
Don’t bother the king with trivial matters
of very little importance or value; insignificant
Tumult n
The tumult reached its peak after the arrival of the army
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar:
Apprehensive adj
The guide was apprehensive about the safety of those young mountain climbers
uneasy or fearful about something that might happe
Agitate v
The wind agitated the peaceful sea
to move or force into violent, irregular action
Serene adj
The serene sea
calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled:
Considerate adj
A considerate critic pays attention to others
showing kindly awareness or regard for another’s feelings, circumstances, etc
Dilatory adj
A dilatory strategy
tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.
intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision: a dilatory strategy.
Dispatch v
To dispatch emergency information
to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.
Reverence n
He talked to the veteran with reverence
a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
Induction n
To induce a person to buy raffle tickets
to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind
Amalgam n
A Piece of unique amalgam that’s used in manufacturing
an alloy of mercury with another metal or metal
Amalgam
His character is a strange amalgam of contradictory traits.
mixture or combination
Immerse
She’s totally immersed in her law practice
to plunge into or place under a liquid; dip; sink.
to involve deeply; absorb: She is totally immersed in her law practice.
Occlusion
The message is universally occluded by the American government
to close, shut, or stop up
Estrange
Their quarrel estranged the two friends
to turn away in feeling or affection; make unfriendly or hostile; alienate the affections of
Refute v
The student refuted the teachers mistake
to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.
Rambunctious adj
A rambunctious child
difficult to control or handle; wildly boisterous: a rambunctious child.
Indecent adj
Indecent jokes / behaviors
offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar:
Scrupulous adj
A scrupulous opinion towards the definition if life
having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled.
Scrupulous adj
Scrupulous planning I
punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact
Dwindle
His bast fortunes have dwindled away
to become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away:
Extant adj
There r only 3 extant copies of the document
in existence; still existing; not destroyed or lost:
Belied
His trembling fingers belied his calm voice
to show to be false; contradict
Belied
The newspaper belied the truth
to misrepresent:
Irresolute
International relationships still serves as irresolute problems for many countries
Not firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion
Officious adj
An officious leader
objectionably aggressive in offering one’s unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome
Officious
An officious interference of the future
marked by or proceeding from such forwardness: officious interference.
Rancorous
Rancorous animosity towards ones enemy
bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.
Punctilious
Punctilious strategies that strictly follow the rules and seek perfection
a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.
strictness or exactness in the observance of formalities or amenities.
Myopic
A myopic CEO
unable or unwilling to act prudently; shortsighted.
lacking tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded.
Amplify
To
Amplify the reality and diminish exaggeration
to expand in stating or describing, as by details or illustrations; clarify by expanding.
Petulant
A petulant toss of the head
moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance
Vindictive adj
The vindictive nature
disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful
Venerable
A venerable member of congress
commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character
Covet
To cover for a property
to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others: to covet another’s property.
Quintessential adj
The quintessential Chinese value that every Chinese man permanently holds
of the pure and essential essence of something:
Experiential adj
Experiential stories that doctors share with interns
pertaining to or derived from experience.
Trifle n
Stop fighting over some stupid unnecessary trifles!
an article or thing of very little value.
a matter, affair, or circumstance of trivial importance or significance.
Jocular adj
Joe is known for his jocular personalities with constant friendly, light hearted jokes
given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting; waggish; facetious: jocular remarks about opera stars.
Iridescent Adj
Iridescent seaweeds in the ocean attract many divers during the algae season
displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow.
Esoteric adj
The speech is delivered to esoteric professors who have pursued the major
understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite:
Lucid adj
A lucid, simple explanation that cannot clarify the question
easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible:
Meander v /n
The stream meanders through the valley
to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course
Savvy v
To savvy the problem before providing a solution
to know; understand.
Opulence n
David earned his opulence with his own sweat
wealth, riches, or affluence.
Urbane adj 1
The city governor approaches the town governor’s questions from an urbane perspective
having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities
Boorish adj
Boorish behaviors that can disparage the reputation of the family
of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
Aesthetic adj
To appreciate every object with an aesthetic manner
pertaining to a sense of the beautiful or to the philosophy of aesthetics.
Discern 2 v
Having he capability to discern right from wrong
to distinguish mentally; recognize as distinct or different; discriminate:
Indifferent adj
His indifferent attitude towards feelings of the others
without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic
Refute v
The result of the experiment refuted his previous hypothesis
to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge
Allusion n
The title of the book is an Allusion of the name of his favorite character
passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication:
Ambivalent adj
She has an ambivalent attitude towards moving to the city
having ”mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action
Disengage adj
To disengage oneself from the marriage
to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch.
Repudiate v
To repudiate an offering
to reject as having no authority or binding force
Anecdote n
A short anecdote of the Vietnam near in a historical documentary
a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.
Partisan n
A partisan of the Republican Party
an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.
Scrutinize v
To scrutinize the current economic downfall
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
Concur v
To concur with a statement
to accord in opinion; agree:
Elicit v
To elicit the ugly truth
to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke
Endorse v
To endorse a politician
to approve, support, or sustain
Plausible adj
A plausible explanation of the incident
having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable
Substantiate v
To substantiate a conclusion with evidence
to establish by proof or competent evidence
Debunk v
To debunk a political slogan
to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated: to debunk advertising slogans.
Digress v
To digress the main subject
to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing; depart from the principal line of argument, plot, study, etc.
Reconcile v
To reconcile one’s faith
to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired:
Undermine v
To undermine one’s argument
To weaken, sabotage
advocate adj
To advocate higher salaries for teachers
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly:
advocate adj
To advocate higher salaries for teachers
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly:
Cynic adj
A cynic perspective
One who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions
Dispute v
To dispute in a social controversy
To engage I argument or debate
Skepticism n
A skeptical attitude towards the new scientific research
A questioning or doubting attitude
Dissent adj
To conclusions dissented from two political parties
to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from ):
Denounce v
To denounce one’s enemy in the public
To attack, accuse or criticize
Plausibility n
The plausibility of the “tip”
Credibility
Rigor n
To launch reforms with rigorous manner
The quality is being strict or inflexible; harshness
Foster v
To foster the economy with additional economic incentives
To promote the growth of or development of
Resent/ resentful / resentment
He shows his resentment towards one’s careless mistakes
To feel or show does pleasure
Genuine adj
Genuine sympathy towards the victims of natural disasters
possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
Ingenious/ ingenuity
Ingenious nature of one inventor
The quality is being cleverly inventive or resourceful
Subtle v
A subtle argument / irony
Difficult to perceive
Defiance/ defiant
The defiant attitude of the revolutionist
A bold resistance to authority or force
Abstruse adj
An abstruse concept in biochemistry
Difficult to understand
Bolster v
To bolster a solution
To support
Eradicate/ eradication
It’s necessary to eradicate revolutionary groups before they take actions
To eliminate as if by tearing up by the roots/ to abolish
Contend v
To contend between moral virtues and physical benefits
To struggle
Conform v
To conform to one culture
To adapt
Conventional adj
A conventional solution that the majority can accept
Confirming to accepted standards
Autonomy/ autonomous
Czechoslovakia reached its political autonomy after a long period of bloodshed
Independence
Futile/ futility
The machine is futile
Incapable of producing useful results
Elitism n
Elitists promoted numerous elite leaders In each industry
The practice or belief in rule by an elite
Forbear/ forbearance
To forbear one’s sexual desire
To refrain from, to be patient or self controlled
Frivolous adj
A frivolous verbal scrimmage between two opposing celebrities
Characterized by lack of seriousness or sense; not worthy of serious notice
Inadequate/ inadequacy
Inadequate amount of time for preparation
Insufficient
Erratic adj
The new am scientific dAta is erratic with the previous one
Inconsistent
Exploit/ expiration
To exploit the advancement of technology
To utilize, especially for profit
Negligent/ negligence
He apologizes for his negligence towards the feelings of others
Guilty or characterized by neglect
Complacency/ complacent.
She needs complacency for the future from this relationship
A feeling of wuiet pleasure or security
Anachronism n
The list of events are listed in an anachronistic order
Happened in wrong time
Connoisseur n
A connoisseur in french cuisine
An expert judge in an art / matters of taste
Baffle/ baffling/ bafflement
The wording of the problem baffled me
To bewilder, perplex
Callous/ callousness
Her heart is hardened with callousness
Emotionally hardened; unfeeling
Candid / candor
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Commemorate/ commemoration/ commemorative
To commemorate their past
To honor the memory of by some observance
To serve as a memorial of
Duplicitous/ duplicity
The beautiful skin is duplicitous for its preys
Deceitful/ dishonest
Vigor / vigorous
To finish the work with vigorous effort
active strength or force, intensity
Reticence / reticent
Reticence is the best remedy for anger
The quality or state of being silent/ reserve
Rouse/ rousing
Rousing from oblivion
To bring or come out of a state of sleep
Somber adj
A somber den
Gloomily dark, downcast
Debilitate/ debilitating / debilitation
The new scandal debilitated his reputation as a religious figure
To impair the respiration of
Steadfast/ steadfastness
The plan is out into practice with steadfastness
Fixed in place, position or direction/ firm in purpose, resolution or direction
Admonish/ admonition
To admonish Obama care in the public
To caution or advice against stg
Anomaly n/ anomalous
The economy has entered an anomalous stage that economists are incapable of predicting future economic trends
An odd; peculiar, or strange condition
Reverence / reverent/ reverential
Showing reverence towards charities
Admiration
Enigma/ enigmatic
The disappearance of selected human beings is enigmatic
A puzzle/ mystery
Apathetic / apathy
Talking professionally with apathy
Showing less emotion
Arouse/ arousing/ arousal
A sense of hostility is arousing between the couple
To stir up/ excite
Atypical
The migration is atypical
Irregular / not typical
Dispense/ dispensable / dispensation
To dispense wisdom
To dispense the law without bias
To deal out/ distribute
Commend/ commendable/ commendation.
To commend the living situation of war veterans
To mentionas woe
Ascertain v
To ascertain the truth behind the war
To find out through investigation or experimentation
Ornate adj
An ornate piece of jewelry
Beautiful
Devoid
Empathy is devoid in his soul
Royally lack
Edify/ edification
To edifying dark souls
To instruct or I prince especially morally,
To lighten
Negate/ negation
To negate the presence of god
To deny the existence of
Hail v
Hail Macbeth
To salute
Repute/ reputable/ reputation
To repute the presence of god
To consider/ believe
Stringent adj
The president ‘a schedule is stringently ordered
Rigorously binding or exacting
Temperament/ temperamental
The temperamental side of living creatures
He combination of emotional and mental traits of a person
Insolent adj
Insolent verbal attacks
Insulting in a manner of speech
Tact/ tactful
A tactful leader
skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations
Constituent/ constituency
Constituent of a compound
Serving to make up a thing
Arbitrary adj
Arbitrary pricing of a product
Unreasonable or unsupported
Urgent / urgency
The new economic problem required urgency from national economists
Requiring immediate action or attention
Volatile adj 1
Water is volatile under the sun
Evaporating rapidly
Volatile adj2
The volatile rebellion brings out attention of the authority
Tending or threatening to erupt in violence
Adverse / adversity
Adverse solutions towards one problem
Unfavorable/ against ones interests or desire
Disposition
A girl with pleasant disposition
the predominant or prevailing tendency of one’s spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude:
Personage
The spice spy is an unique personage of the conspiracy
A person of distinction or importance
Precursor n
Obama is the precursor of his presidency
A person or thing. That proceeds
Demagogue n
McCarthy is a demagogue
An orator or political leader who’s gains power by arousing people’s emotions and prejudiced
Captivate / captivation
Her beautiful body captivated his attention
To attract intensely
Congenial adj
He solution is congenial among the majority
Agreeable or suitable in nature
Conviction
A deep conviction of the presence of justice
A firm belief
Pretension n
The conflict is led by soviet’s pretension of American territory
A claim to something
Pretension n 2
The false pretension of Americas territory led to discussions about justice
An unwarranted for false claim
Detract / detractor / detraction
Honesty is detracted from his reputation
To take away a part as from value or reputation
Dilettante n
A pretentious dilettante of American culture
A person who takes up an art, activity or subject for amusement
Amass v 1
To amass taxes
To collect
Amass 2v
To amass wealth
To accumulate
Equanimity n
Despite the hysteria and panic around him, he retained his equanimity
Composure especially under stress
Crude adj
The art work remained crude before final polishment
In a raw or unrefined state
Crude adj 2
Crude, uncivilized human beings on Africa
Lacking culture and refinement
Forebode / foreboding
To forebode a tornado
To predict / warn/ forecast
Predilection n
Predilection for Bach
a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference
Longevity n
The longevity of human life seems extremely short as time passes by
Long life/ length of life
Faulty adj
Every judgement has a faulty side
Having faults / imperfect
Prudent adj
Prudence of a Supreme Court judge
Wisely careful, showing good judgment
Besot v
The alcohol besotted him
to intoxicate or stupefy with drink.
to make stupid or foolish: The stories had besotted her mind with fear and superstition.
Surreptitious
A surreptitious glance
obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine
Imminent adj
Imminent rejection
likely to occur at any moment; impending: Her death is imminent.
Frisson
The movie offered occasional frisson a when two main characters are together
a sudden, passing sensation of excitement; a shudder of emotion; thrill:
Atrocity/ atrocious
An auto copy’s punishment
extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal:
Acquit v
All thought his crime is acquitted due to the lack if evidence, most juries still consider him guilty
to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty:
Deliberate adj
Kandinsky was a particularly deliberate artist in his early career, but he became more free in later years
carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional
Reclusive adj
A reclusive life style
a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation
Nimble adj
Nimble feet / hands
quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid
Prolific adj
A prolific apple tree
producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful
Tempestuous adj
A tempestuous sea
a violent windstorm, especially one with rain, hail, or snow.
Rapt v 1
Rapt in the music
deeply engrossed or absorbed
Rapt v 2
Rapt with joy
transported with emotion; enraptured
Timorous adj
The noise made them timorous
full of fear; fearful:
Veneration n
Veneration towards a war veteran
Reverence
Desultory adj
The directors impatience towards anything outside the cocooned world of her film’s protagonist is evident in the desultoriness of the few stilted scenes depicting unrelated events in the lives of other characters
acking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful
Cocoon n
The yolk is cocooned with a shell
any of various similar protective coverings in nature, as the silky case in which certain spiders enclose their eggs.
Stilt n
Stilted shoes
one of two poles, each with a support for the foot at some distance above the bottom end, enabling the wearer to walk with his or her feet above the ground.
one of several posts supporting a structure built above the surface of land or water.
Blithe adj 1
Talking in a Blithe tone with joy
joyous, merry, or gay in disposition; glad; cheerful
Blithe adj 2
A blithe indifference to everyone’s feelings
without thought or regard; carefree; heedless
Arbitrary adj
An arbitrary and selfish decision
subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one’s discretion
Fretful / fret
Fretting / being fretful about a test is not helpful
to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, or the like
Fret v 2
Acids fretted the metal
to cause corrosion; gnaw into something
Ruminative adj 1
Ruminative animals
to chew again or over and over.
Ruminative adj 2
Ruminative relief
Meditate ; ponder
Rancorous adj
Rancorous hate towards ones enemy
bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.
Arcane adj
She knows a lot about arcane matters, such as ancient Egyptian symbols
known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric
Invidious adj 1
Invidious actions to aggravate their relationship
calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful
Invidious adj 2
Invidious comparison between two scholars
Unfair/ injustice
Dolorous adj
Dolorous music / news
full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful
Solicitous adj
Solicitous concerns about others
full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful
Imperturbable adj
Imperturbable personality
incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm
Guileless / guile
His guileless respond surprised the interviewer
free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank.
Interminable adj
Interminable school days
incapable of being terminated; unending
Incremental adj
Incremental improvement on sat scores
increasing or adding on, especially in a regular series:
Placid adj
She reached a placid state as the yoga lesson began
pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed
Perspicuous adj
Climate change is a perspicupus event
clearly expressed or presented; lucid
Supple adj
Supple cookie doughs
bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible
Utter v 1
To utter the words
o give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings;
Utter v 2
To utter a sign
to give forth (cries, notes, etc.) with the voice
Germane adj
Please keep your statements germane to the issue
closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent
Voluminous adj
The voluminous copy of the e book
a collection of written or printed sheets bound together and constituting a book.
Innate adj
Innate behaviors of a baby
existing in one from birth; inborn; native
Beleaguer v
To Beleaguer a criminal
to surround with military forces.
to surround or beset, as with troubles.
Enervate v
To enervate one’s spirit
to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken
Extricate v
To extricate someone from a dangerous situation
to free or release from entanglement; disengage
Enchant v 1
Witches enchanted handsome princes
to subject to magical influence; bewitch
Enchant v 2
He is enchanted by his laugh
to delight to a high degree
Sullen adj
He signed sullenly after the silence
showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
Defiance/ defiant
An defiant attitude towards the solution
a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.
Conform v 1
To conform to the rules
to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to )
Conform 2
He need to conform in order to succeed
to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society or a group
Lynch v
To lynch a criminal
to put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority.
Juxtaposing
Juxtaposing two idas
To combine two elements that are not n
to place close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
Confine v
To confine grammar errors in a writing
to enclose within bounds; limit or restrict
Confine v 2
Because of that offense, he was confined to 30 years
to shut or keep in; prevent from leaving a place because of imprisonment, illness, discipline, etc.:
Scuttle v
To scuttle quickly
to run with quick, hasty steps; scurry.
Scuttle n
A scuttle of coal
a deep bucket for carrying coal.
Drench v
Initially only the carpeting outside a restaurant was drenched by water from the burst pipe; eventually the entire hallway flooded
to wet thoroughly; soak.
Squander v
Squander away the precious time you have
to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away ).
Liable adj
Criminals are liable for the crimes they have committed
legally responsible
Retain v 1
To obtain personal principles despite emergency situations
to keep possession of.
Retain v 2
To retain an old religious custom
to continue to use, practice, etc
Pathological adj
Pathological studies on the origin of cancer
the science or the study of the origin, nature, and course of diseases
Orderly adj 1
And orderly desk
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Orderly adj 2
An orderly assemblage of citizens
characterized by or observant of law, rule, or discipline; well-behaved; law-abiding
Credulity n
Refusing to believe something in the face of scientific evidence is not skepticism, it is the height of credulity.
willingness to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullibility.
Morbidity / morbid
A morbid interesting in death
suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc
Abate v
To abate a tax
to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish
Eradicate v
To eradicate smallpox throughout the world
to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate
Condemn v
To condemn certain inappropriate behaviors such as masturbation
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
Innocuous adj
An innocuous home remedy for cold
not harmful or injurious; harmless
Empathy n
the intellectual identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.
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Indomitable adj
An indomitable warrior
that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable
Expeditious adj
An expeditious answer to an Inquiry
characterized by promptness; quick
Astute adj
They were astute readers, and some were good writers.
f keen penetration or discernment; sagacious
Sagacious adj
A sagacious lawyer
having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd
Shrewd adj
A shrewd politician
astute or sharp in practical matters
Fraud n
Many income taxation reports contain frauds that most accounters cannot detect
deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage
Insolvent adj
Although the company entered a new professional field, the financial crisis remained insolvent
not solvent; unable to satisfy creditors or discharge liabilities, either because liabilities exceed assets or because of inability to pay debts as they mature.
display v
the display shelf in the bakery
to show or exhibit;reveal
accentuate v
To accentuate the importance of appropriate behaviors under all situations
to emphasize or accent
derelict adj
A derelict ship that no one claims
abandoned
razing/raze
To raze down a row of old buildings
to tear down
salvageable/salvage
The salvage of the cruise saved millions of guests
the property so saved
The act of saving a ship etc.
scouring/scour
To scour pans after cooking
to clean the dirt etc.
To remove something by rubbing
grimy adj
He refuses to shake his grimy hand
dirty and contains grimes
glacial adj
The glacial wind in March
- related to glacier
2. cold and bitterly
glacial adj 2
The project is preceding with a glacial speed
(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
2.
timid; timorous; fearful
taunting/taunt
To insult someone with a taunting tone
Mock, ridicule
nondescript adj
A type of nondescript fiction
unrecognized, unable of being clearly identified
unyielding adj
Her unyielding, firm belief in faith
not apt to give away under pressure, persistent
tremulous adj
His tremulous body betrayed his pretentious calmness
(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
2.
timid; timorous; fearful
emphatic adj
His contribution to the establishment of social justice is emphatic
uttered, or to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly expressive
lithe adj
The lithe body of a ballerina
pliant, flexible
fickle adj
fickle weather
- likely to change, especially due to caprice, irresolution, or instability; casually changeable
- not constant or loyal in affections: a fickle lover
verge n
the verge of a lake before it completely dries up
- the remanent/ edge/rim / margin of something
verge n 2
On the verge of a mental breakdown
likely to change, especially due to caprice, irresolution, or instability; casually changeable
reprieve v
Due to the lack of supplies, the project is reprieved
re·prieved, re·priev·ing.
1.
to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).
infusion/infuse
The energetic new principal infused the new school with more spirits
to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed by into )
rebate v
the original price is rebated according to the discount
to allow as a discount.
3.
to deduct (a certain amount), as from a total
procure/procurement
to procure helpful evidence
to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means
peevish adj
A peevish teenager
querulous, fretful as from vexation or discontent
querulous adj
a querulous conversation
complaining; full of complaints
fretful/fret
Being fretful about a test will not help you
worry or to show short worries
sedate adj
A sedate party
quiet and calm
disclaim v
to disclaim all participations throughout a event
to deny or repudiate interest in or connection with; disavow; disown
corroborate v
The police officer corroborated every driver’s responsibility of following traffic rules
to confirm/ make certain
debilitate v
The disease debilitates her completely
to enfeeble
fraudulent adj
A fraudulent approach to evade taxation
characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions, enterprise, methods, or gains
autonomous adj
a branch of the central government that functions as an autonomous unity
practices autonomy or independence
obstinacy/obstinant
his obstinacy drives all of his advisers away
stubbornness
charitable adj
A charitable man that donates money to feed the poor
showing generosity by donating money to help the less fortunate
impetuous/impetuosity
an impetuous decision lacks long term considerations
of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision
callous/callousness
He shows callousness towards the suffering of others
made hard; hardened.
insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic
warp/warped
They use language not to explain but to distort;each statement is like a reflection in a warped mirror
to bend or twist out of shape, especially from a straight or flat form, as timbers or flooring.
2.
to bend or turn from the natural or true direction or course
converge/convergent/convergence
Colonial South Carolina was characterized by cultural convergence: Europeans, Asians and Native Americans, each absorbed some customs of the other groups
to tend to meet in a point or line; incline toward each other, as lines that are not parallel.
2.
to tend to a common result, conclusion, etc.
conservatism/conservative
The difference between the conservatives and the liberalists
the disposition to preserve or restore what is established and traditional and to limit change
tangential adj
The tangential evidence of one argument
pertaining to or of the nature of a tangent; being or moving in the direction of a tangent.
merely touching; slightly connected
exorbitant adj
An exorbitant price for a simple cookie jar
exceeding the proper amount of property, customs or reasoning; an excessive amount
indiscernible/discernible
The microscopic bacteria is indiscernible under human naked eye.
unable to be discerned/ imperceptible
defy v
To defy an authority
to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly
stifle/stifling
To stifle a revolt
to quell, crush, or end by force
temperance v
It is important to Maintain temperance under all situations
moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control
wrath n
Finally, he bursted out crying with extreme wrath
strong, stern, or fierce anger; deeply resentful indignation; ire
solace n
Her mom’s visit is the crying boy’s only solace
comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
onset n
The onset of winter
the beginning
onset n 2
an unexpected onset of the enemy
an attack
implement v 1
Obama failed to implement his promise on Obama Care after he entered the office
to full-fill, perform or carry out
implement v 2
Surveillance technologies are implemented according to governmental procedures
to put into effect according to or by means of a definite plan or procedure.
squelch v
To squelch an orange for its juice
to strike or press with crushing force; crush down; squash
alacrity n
We accepted the invitation with alacrity
cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness
recrimination/recriminate
The defendant recriminated the accuser in return for his mischarge
to bring a countercharge against an accuser
Appalling adj
An appalling lack of manner a
causing dismay or horror:
exasperate v
He was exasperated by the senseless delay
to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely
Complacent adj
The voters are too complacent to change the government
pleased, especially with oneself or one’s merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied
Placid adj
A placid river
pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed
Clairvoyant n
Not being a clairvoyant,
I cannot detect the danger of ignoring her suggestions
having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision
Deferential / deference
His attitude towards elders is not deferential at all
respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.
Unrelenting adj
An unrelenting opponent of the equal rights amendment
not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible
insular adj
insular possessions of nearby islands
of or pertaining to an island or islands
sermonize v
To sermonize dark souls
preach
clamorous adj
The clamorous uproar at the gate from the crowd
a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people: the clamor of the crowd at the gates.
2.
a vehement expression of desire or dissatisfaction
quench v 1
To quench someone’s appetite
to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.)
quench v 2
To quench a fire
to extinguish (flames)
seedy/seediness
the seediness of watermelons and pomegranates
abounding in seeds/ nature of containing many seeds
austerity / austere
an austere teacher
severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding
austere adj 2
An austere monk
self-disciplined, abstinent, moral
camaraderie n
Many soldiers continued fighting for the nation not only because of the prestige as a war veteran, but also the camaraderie they have established during the war
comradeship
expatriate v
The traitor is expatriated by the government
To banish or withdraw from one’s native country
Hedonistic/ hedonism
A hedonistic perspective towards the meaning of life
People that spend their lives in enjoyment and believe that the whole purpose of living is self-gratification
proscribe v
Drug dealing is proscribed in this country
to denounce or condemn (a thing) as dangerous or harmful; prohibit.
2.
to put outside the protection of the law; outlaw
condone v 1
The movie isn’t asking for condemn or condone
disregard or overlook
condemn v
To condemn a ridiculous plan
to show strong disapproval
placate v
To placate clamorous peasants
to pacify, especially through conciliatory gestures or concessions
foliate v/adj
To foliate the treasure box with leaves
covered with or having leaves
acclimate v
To acclimate to local weather changes
to adapt to a new climate or environment
sporadic adj
Sporadic renewal of enthusiasm
(of similar things or occurrences) appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional
vacuity
vacuous
vacuous
accolade n
The actor received accolades from the film producer
any award, honor, or laudatory notice
insinuation n
She made some inappropriate insinuations about her rival
an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature
insinuation n
His art work serves as the most ingenious insinuation on major issues of the current society
covert or artful suggestion or hinting, as of something implied
imperil v
To imperil a politician with harmful rumors
to endanger
comprise v
The Soviet Union comprised couple socialist political units
to include or contain
To be consist of
belittle v
The kid’s inappropriate joke belittled the reputation of his entire family
to disparage
forebode v
The clouds forebode the upcoming of a storm
to foretell/ forecast
avert v
To avert one’s sight
to turn away or aside
conciliatory/ conciliate
To conciliate indignant citizens
to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over
vanquish v
To vanquish an opponent in an argument
to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle
inertia/ inertness
Having no inert power
having no inherent power of action
wither v
The grapes are withered on the vine
to shrivel; fade; decay
parch v
Walking in the desert parches his throat
to make extremely, excessively, or completely dry, as heat, sun, and wind do.
2.
to make dry, hot, or thirsty
reapportion v
To reapportion surgical devises to poor countries based on new data
distribute anew
perfunctory adj1
Perfunctory elegance
performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial
perfunctory adj 2
According to his lecture, many people view him as a perfunctory, apathetic speaker
lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic
Overt adj
Overt hostility against someone
open/ blatant
kudos n
He received kudos from the president
glory, honor
reticent/ reticence
She responded his proposal with reticence
disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
divulge v
To divulge someone’s family background
To reveal or disclose
scurrilous adj
A scurrilous attack on the mayor ( w/ a shoe)
grossly or obscenely abusive
chary adj
He was chary on investing in the oil industry
cautious or careful; wary
consign v
He consigns his title to his successor
to hand over or deliver formally or officially; commit
cataclysmic/ cataclysm
A cataclysmic revolution
any violent upheaval, especially one of a social or political nature
Debase v
To debase the value of gold
To reduce in quality or value
boomerang n
The argument he originally plans to use as a weapon against his opponent ultimately becomes a harmful boomerang for himself n
a bent or curved piece of tough wood used by the Australian Aborigines as a throwing club, one form of which can be thrown so as to return to the thrower.
2.
something, as a scheme or argument, that does injury to the originator.
tenable adj
A tenable theory
capable of being held, maintained, or defended, as against attack or dispute
impugn v
To impugne the credibility of an evidence
to challenge as false (another’s statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
mollify v
Although easily angered by our mischievous behaviors, our mother could be immediately mollified by our expressions of remorse
to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease
jettison v
Jettisoned space rockets
to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency.
2.
to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; discard.
3.
Cards. to discard (an unwanted card or cards).
flotsam n
the flotsam of a spaceship
the part of the wreckage of a ship and its cargo found floating on the water. Compare jetsam, lagan.
2.
material or refuse floating on water.
reconnaissance/ reconnoiter
To reconnoiter an opponent’s status
to inspect, observe, or survey (the enemy, the enemy’s strength or position, a region, etc.) in order to gain information for military purposes.
decimation/ decimate
The Holocaust decimated the Jewish population around the world, especially in Germany
to destroy a great number or proportion of
raiment n
Neat raiment
clothing; attire
sustenance/ sustain
The sustenance of a family
sustain
irascible adj
an irascible politician
easily provoked to anger; very irritable
cantankerous adj
a cantankerous, argumentative man
disagreeable to deal with; peevish; contentious
churlish/ churl
the churlish behavior can disparage the reputation of the family
like a churl; boorish; rude
laconic adj
Brevity with laconic language is the key of journalism
Being precise with few words
robust adj
a robust young man
strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous
concise vs precise
- laconic
2. fixed
stature n
The stature of the Empire Building
the height of a human or animal body
corrosive adj
The corrosive effect of poverty and marriage
a corrosive chemical
having the quality of corroding or eating away; erosive.
harmful or destructive; deleterious
implacable adj
An implacable landlord
not to be appeased, mollified or pacified; inexorable
phlegmatic adj
a phlegmatic professor
not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish
deft adj
deft hands
skillful; dexterous; clever
dexterous adj
a dexterous magician
skillful or adroit in the use of hands or body
languid adj
a languid mannor/ behavior
lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow
resilient adj
Aliens are tough, resilient, and flexible for different environments
springing back; rebounding.
2.
returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched
omnipotent adj
think about Halliluja
almighty or infinite in power, as God
remiss adj
She is terribly remiss during her work
negligent, careless, or slow in performing one’s duty, business, etc
didactic adj
a didactic priest
intended for instruction; instructive
Aggregate adj
An aggregate amount of indebted
formed by the conjunction or collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; total; combined:
impetuous adj
an impetuous decision
of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive
Prognosis n
Prognosis of breast cancer
a forecast or prognostication.
Entrenchment / entrench
Safely entrenched behind undeniable facts
to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly
Preeminence/ preeminent
He is preeminent in his profession
eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
Incline/ inclination
Angle of inclination
to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant
Incline v
We incline to take a break from work
to have a mental tendency, preference, etc.; be disposed
effusive adj
effusive greeting
unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
2.
pouring out; overflowing.
Provocative adj
His statement is provocative, which stimulates his opponent’s anger
to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex.
to stir up, arouse, or call forth (feelings, desires, or activity): The mishap provoked a hearty laugh.
unduly adv
unduly worried
excessively
Ephemeral adj
Ephemeral fashion designs
lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory
Dismiss v
To let something to go
.
incorrigible/corrigible adj
incorrigible behavior
not corrigible; bad beyond correction or reform
tenuous adj
tenuous statement
thin or slender in form, as a thread.
2.
lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak
ineffable
an ineffable feeling (the chemistry of love)
incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible
Predicament n
The research group soon entered a predicament as the new legislation passed out
an unpleasantly difficult, perplexing, or dangerous situation. a class or category of logical or philosophical predication.
Tame adj
A tame bear
changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated
trawl/trawler
The trawler holds back his trawls from the sea
a strong fishing net for dragging along the sea bottom.
Chastise v
They chastised him with a heavy metal chain as a punishment for Raping innocent women
To discipline, especially as a corporal punishment
repentance/ repenting
He is repenting for his thoughtless act
to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often followed by of )
jarring/jar
The sound of the alarm produces a jarring sound
to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one’s nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
2.
to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly.
discordant adj
The Republicans flagrantly reveal their discordant attitude towards the Obama care
being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous
ramification/ramify
The consequences of WWI ramifies as another international economic tension breaks out
to divide into branches or branchlike parts
2. ( intr ) to develop complicating consequences; become complex
postulate
Angry citizens postulate a solution for consequences caused by the political turbulence
to ask, demand, or claim.
2.
to claim or assume the existence or truth of, especially as a basis for reasoning or arguing
introspective adj
Psychologists argue that constant introspection accelerates maturity
characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.
parochial adj
For all his familiarity with the peoples of every continent, Landers was the most parochial of historians: he looked out upon the world, but he looked through British spectacles.
very limited or narrow in scope or outlook; provincial
1. relating to parish (churches)
austere
An austere human being that never shows enthusiasm towards life and practices asceticism
in a severe manner
lax adj
He lacks the ability to discipline his sexual desires with lax moral restraints
not strict or severe; careless or negligent
rowdy adj
A rowdy behavior at school brings his social notoriety
a rough, disorderly person
aloof adj
Garrison was austere and aloof, a man of immense reserve and dignity
reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested
droll adj
His droll personality brings him a jocular reputation
amusing in an odd way; whimsically humorous; waggish
immutable vs mutable
There are so many immutable limitations to our ability to control the sun’s bounty that using solar energy begins to seem hopelessly impractical
changeless, unable to change
illusory adj
The experienced hunter creates an illusory trap that even humans can be deceived by its natural look
deceitful
vitriolic/ vitriol
Rustin’s vitriolic attack was the climax of the ridicule, heaped on paintings that today seem amazingly inoffensive
something highly caustic or severe in effect, as criticism
tangible
The tangible benefits of sunshine
- touchable
2. real or actual, rather than imaginary or visionary
dubious adj
Although Ms. Martin’s appraisal of the city council’s work is the most perceptive I have seen, it nonetheless contains some dubious features
doubtful
Denigrate v
To denigrate someone’s character
to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone’s character.
Vitality n
The rhythmic variety ensures it’s continued vitality
Energetic p
Impugned
To challenge as false
Dispense v
To dispense wisdom
to deal out; distribute
Rhetoric 1
Rhetoric exaggeration on the matter
the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
Rhetoric 2
Rhetoric ability in using language effectively
the ability to use language effectively.
Dalliance n
Losing opportunities in Dalliance
a trifling away of time; dawdling.
amorous toying; flirtation.
Infelicity n
His luck finally starts to fade away, which beings him Infelicity
the quality or state of being unhappy; unhappiness.
Hapless
A petulant toss of the head
moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance: a petulant toss of the head.
Mercenary adj
Mercenary greed for money
working or acting merely for money or other reward; venal.
Sedulous adj
She works sedulously and barely gives herself a break
diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous.
Sedulous 2
Sedulous flattery
persistently or carefully maintained: sedulous flattery.
Treacly/ treacle
.
Contrive 1
The director contrived a clever plot!
to plan with ingenuity; devise; invent:
Contrive 2
The candidate contrived to gain their votes
to bring about or effect by a plan, scheme, or the like; manage:
Restrain v
To restrain one’s temper
to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress
Prosaic
A prosaic movie line
commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative
Consecrate 1
To consecrate a new church building
to make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity
Consecrate 2
A custom consecrated by time
to make (something) an object of honor or veneration; hallow
Regal
The regal power
of or pertaining to a king; royal: the regal power.
befitting or resembling a king.
Dispel v
To dispel mosquito repellent
o drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate
Fathom v
To fathom the depth with sound
to measure the depth of by means of a sounding line; sound.
Fathom v 2
To fathom someone’s motive
To penetrate the truth of
Insolent adj
An insolent reply
boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
Antipodes n
New Zealand and Spain can accurately be described as antipodes because they are diametrically opposite one another on the globe
places diametrically opposite each other on the globe.
Bifurcation / bifurcate
To bifurcate one main poi t I to two different branches
divided into two branches.
Dichotomy
The dichotomy divides one big point into two parts
division into two parts, kinds, etc.; subdivision into halves or pairs.
Dichotomy 2
A dichotomy between words and actions
division into two mutually exclusive, opposed, or contradictory groups
Filial adj
Ken took is filial obligations seriously, patiently caring for his mother throughout her long recuperation
of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter
Recuperation
Recuperation after. A big hip surgery
to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
to recover from financial loss.
Avuncular adj
Avuncular affection
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an uncle: avuncular affection.
Convivial
She has a Convivial personality
friendly; agreeable
Syncopate
To syncopate a difficult note in the music
to place (the accents) on beats that are normally unaccented. to treat (a passage, piece, etc.) in this way.
Mellifluous
The female singer has a mellifluous voice
sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
Peruse v
Two peruse a financial report from the financing department
to read through with thoroughness or care:
Decipher v
To decipher the author’s intention
to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
to discover the meaning of (anything obscure or difficult to trace or understand): to decipher hieroglyphics.
Panacea
He has a great economic philosophy, but unfortunately, he tried to uses as a panacea
a remedy for all disease or ills; cure-all.
an answer or solution for all problems or difficulties: His economic philosophy is a good one, but he tries to use it as a panacea.
Catalyst n
The argument about personal spendings is the catalyst that causes their continuous fighting
something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without itself being affected.
Catalyst n
Popular interest in music performed by folksinger Jean Ritchey acted as a catalyst because it stirred a wider interest music of Richie’s native Kentucky
something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without itself being affected.
Conducive
Healthy eating habits are conducive to a good health
Tending to produce a result
Bereft (bereave)
Oceanographers have identified more than 50 dead zones around the world, areas of sea that various forms of pollution have rendered bereft of life
to deprive and make desolate, especially by death (usually followed by of )
Miscreant
Miscreant devils
depraved, villainous, or base.
Evil
Fervent vs fervor
She fervently presented to appreciations
having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent
Unrelenting/ relenting / relent
The wind relented as spring came
to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
to become less severe; slacken: The winds relented.
Verify
Truth verifies his predictions
to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate
defect n
a defect in an argument
a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection
defect n 2
birth defects
lack or want, especially of something essential to perfection or completeness; deficiency
potent adj
A potent fighting source
powerful
potent 2 adj
a potent salesman
persuasive
diddle v
to diddle on a test
slang-cheat, swindle
anthology n
anto= human
study of human origins
anthropomorphism n
a literary device
personification
reciprocate v
to reciprocate favors
to return to give, feel, etc., in return
doggedness/ dogged
The doggedness of my dog challenged my patience
stubbornness
infallible/ infallibility
No one is infallible
incapable of failing
Fallacious adj
your reasoning must be fallacious because it leads to ridiculous conclusions
false; misleading
decorum n
Even the best-mannered students have troubles on behaving with decorum on the last day of school
good taste in manners
miserly adj
he is such a miserly person
mean
sanction v
The report has to be sanctioned before publishing
ratify/ approve
fastidious adj
Deon is a fastidious eater
difficult to please; squeamish
lethargic adj
the room makes me lethargic
drowsy; dull
disseminate v
to disseminate time appropriately
to distribute; scatter
rectify v
You had better rectify your account before the bank cancels it
to correct, see right
precocious adj
Listening to the grown-up way the child discussed serious topics, he could not help remarking how precocious she was
advanced in development; mature
duplicity n 2
the duplicity of his personality
deceitful/ hypocrisy
inundate v
The amount of homework inundates me
overwhelm
inundate v 2
the homework inundated my table
flood
prodigal adj
don’t be prodigal with my money; you can waste as much as you want when you have your own
wasteful
criterion n
The criterion on grading an essay
criteria; standard used in judging
cajole v
He cajoles his parents to purchase him a new dr.dre headphones
to persuade; coax; wheedle; induce
profusion n
I’ve never seen this profusion of food before!
overabundance
quandary n
When both Harvard and MIT accepted her, she entered a quandary on choosing which college she would attend
dilema
dogmatic adj
Many advisors refuse to provide suggestions due to his dogmatic nature
opinionated
deprecate v
The film director deprecated the vacuity of some popular models
express disapproval
extricate adj
he extricated himself from the marriage
to free; release
morose adj
He has been morose for a while due to his early retirement
sullen; melancholy
disdain v
The bookish heroine disdained fashion models for their lack of intellectual interests
to show strong approval
piety n
His retained piety surprised other Christian colleagues
religious devotion
levity n
giggling and wriggling around in the pew are examples of improper levity in the church
lack of seriousness; frivolousness
instigate v
rumors of the police corruption led the mayor to instigate an investigation into the department’s activities
urge; start; provoke
coercion n
The trainer tired to use starvation as a coercion to reach the tiger’s obedience
use of force to get someone to obey
cryptic adj
The cryptic remarks on the painting became a mystery for future scholars
mysterious; secret; hidden
disparity n
their disparity in rank made no difference all to the prince and Cinderella
difference; condition of inequality
constraint n
The feeling of constraint permeated the room because no one dared to criticize the speaker
compulsion; repression of feelings
relegate v
The administrator is relegated due to his consistent mistakes and professional misbehavior
banish to an inferior position
elusive adj
She is indignant about elusive responds from the selling representative
evasive; baffling
vilify adj
the candidate intended to vilify his opponent campaign by divulging/ eliciting their corruption history
slander; scandalous remark
inherent adj
the judge’s inherent love of justice caused him to champion anyone he considered treated unfairly by society
firmly established by nature or habit
discerning adj
The judge is discerning and prudent
mentally quick and observant; having insight
incite v
He encouraged his students to incite a protest against animal atrocity
arouse to action
expedient adj
As a well-known politician, he was guided by what is expedient rather than by what is ethical
expedient vs expeditious
suitable; practical
opaque adj
the opaque window shade kept the sunlight out of room
dark;not transparent
listless adj
His friend frets about this random, anomalous listlessness
lacking in spirit or energy
censorious adj
censorious delight in casting blame
critical
profane v
The prohibition of freedom of speech profaned unalienable rights
violate
preclude v
The fact that the band was already performing n Hollywood profaned its possibility their gig in London
to eliminate; make impossible
contentious adj
The coach kicked him out of the team due to his contentiousness
quarrelsome
repudiate v
After they break up, Tina announced that she would repudiate all debts incurred by her ex husband
disown
servile adj
Constantly fawning on his employer; humble Uriah was a servile individual
slavish (slave)
acrimonious adj
an acrimonious answer
caustic or bitter in nature
meddle v
stop meddling with my personal life
to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly:
scoff adj (at) If you can not do any better, don't scoff at those who can do more
to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at
temporize v
The government has felt that it could not temporize with the difficulty any further
to gain or make time
sedulous adj
As a sedulous worker, Marc receives numerous plaudits from his employers
assiduous
deleterious adj
deleterious gasses
injurious to health
consummate v
to consummate human genes in order to create an infallible human being
to bring to a state of perfection
fidelity n
a servant’s fidelity
strict observance of promises
concord n
There was complete concord among the delegates
agreement between groups and people
propensity
the propensity to improve incrementally
a natural tendency or inclination
momentous adj
The forth of July is a momentous day
of great or far-reahing importance or consequence
formidable adj
The Nazis are formidable opponents
causing fear; apprehension
shroud v
the white sheet shrouded the corpse
- a cloth or sheet in which a corpse is wrapped for burial
2. stg that covers or conceals like a garment
attain v
to attain one’s goal
to achieve
opportune adj
an opportune phrase for the occasion
appropriate; favorable
intermittent adj
an intermittent pain that made him faint
stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again
humility
being humble/ not humiliation
humble
console v
to console the his anger with a cup of wine
to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of
multifarious adj
multifarious chemicals that contain different constituents
have different parts
extrapolate v
It’s harder to extrapolate with little or no data
to infer form something that is known; conjecture
byzantine adj
Some interactive computer games are so elaborately contrived and require such byzantine strategies that only the most adroit player can master them
complex or intricate
nefarious adj
a nefarious plot
extremely wicked or villainous
devious adj
a devious course
departing from the most direct way; indirect
compulsive adj
He is actually a workaholic with a compulsive streak
compelling, obsessive
onerous adj
onerous duties
burdensome, oppressive or troublesome
slipshod adj
slipshod work
careless, untidy or slovenly
forebode v
forebode a tornado
to indicates or forecast stg bad
mob n
mob in the hall
a group of people
sated adj
She felt sated when he sits with her even her stomach has been complaining for a hour
completely full
tribute n
I volunteer as tribute
honor
apolitical adj
an apolitical organization
not political
seditious/ sedition
a seditious speech to stimulate rancorous hysteria
incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government
subversive/ subvert
to subvert a ruler
to overthrow stg established or existing
to cause the downfall
corollary n
Roosevelt corollary
a truth can be drive from other truth (generosity)
subservient adj
a subservient king
powerless
solicitous adj
solicitous about one’s own health
anxious or concerned (about)
petty adj 1
petty grievance
of little or no importance or consequence
petty 2
Mrs. Shimerda is a petty person
mean or ungenerous in small or trifling things
embodiment/ embody
to embody an idea in an allegorical painting
to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form
proponent n 1
He is the proponent of the marriage proposal
the person who puts forward a proposition or proposal
proponent n 2
He is a proponent of the Obama care
a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate
epitome n
He is the epitome of goodness
a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class
curtail v
to curtail the novel before publishing
to cut short; abridge; diminish; reduce
receptivity n
welcoming receptivity of knowledge
having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting
condescending/ condescend
The author is condescending tolerant towards the emotional majority
something or someone that considers itself as superior than others
witty/ wit
He is such a witty child
clever
opulent/ opulence
an opulent business owner
wealthy, rich
legitimate v
A scientist should not automatically reject folkways that might at first seem silly or superstitious; scientific qualifications are not a license for smugness, or do they legitimate prejudice or bias.
to make something acceptable
instantaneous vs simultaneous
quick/ at the same time
intermittent adj
intermittent electricity after a storm
goes on and off
induct/ induce/ indict
- induct = to install in an office, position
- induce= persuade
- indict= bring an accusation against
induct v
The committee inducted her as president
to install in an office, benefice or position
induct v 2
They inducted him into the mystic rites of the order
to introduce, especially to something requiring special knowledge or experience
temperament/ temperamental
the temperamental disposition of an individual
the combination of mental, physical and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition
temperamental 2 adj
a temperamental decision made by an unique human being
unusual personal attitude or nature as manifested by peculiarities of feelings, temper and action; often with a disinclination to submit to conventional rules or restraints
anachronism n
The sword in an anachronism in modern warfare
appropriate to the past (present) but not in today (past)
wrong historical order
plot
the entire storyline, from the beginning to the end
story line
estrange v
The rebellious daughter tried to estrange herself from her family
to become distant from
universal adj
a universal rule that applies to all objects
happens everywhere, including nature, society etc
recessive/ recede
As the negotiation becomes more intense, one political party finally took the recessive action and decided to compromise
to go or move away; retreat
prospect n
The prospect of my getting skin cancer due to ozone depletion does
probability of advancement
prospect n 2
good business prospects
the outlook for the future
prospect n 3
the prospect of economic trends and stock growth
anticipation
aspersion n
casting aspersions on a campaign rival
a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander
slander v
rumors full of slander
defamation; calumny
calumny n
the speech was considered a calumny of the administration
a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something
parody n
parody the language used by people with certain political leanings
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing
using the language that someone else uses with humor
render v
to render someone helpless
to cause to be or become
render v 2
to render a service
to perform
render v 3
to render aid to a poor country
provide; furnish
siege n
their philosophy is under siege on many fronts – crimes, welfare, medical care and education etc
the act or process of surrounding and attacking a fortified place in such a way as to isolate it form help and supplies
siege n 2
The siege that Japan used to prolong the war
any prolonged or persistent effort to overcome resistance
technical adj
technical details
detailed
circumvent v
to circumvent the lake
to go around or bypass
circumvent v 2
He circumvented capture by anticipating their movements
to avoid by artfulness or deception
belabor v
He kept belaboring the point long after we had agreed
to explain, worry about, or to work at repeatedly or more than necessary
belabor v 2
a book that belabors the provincialism of his contemporaries
to assail persistently as with scorn or ridicule
assail v
to assal one political opponent
to attack
gluttonous adj
She started devouring food like a gluttonous mammal after the starvation
voracious; eating or drinking excessively
duration n
the duration of one historical event
the length of time something continues or exists
- continuance in time
scope n
Ms. Rivers gave a performance of noteworthy scope, her piano repertoire ranged from classical music to jazz
extent or range of view, outlook, application etc
elucidate v
an explanation that elucidated his recent strange behavior
to make lucid or clear
disseminates v
to disseminate information about preventive medicine
to disperse; scatter
confound
confuse
repertory n
a repertory of classic music
a type of theatrical presentation in which a company presents several works regularly or in alternate sequence in one season
expendable adj
time is not always expendable with freedom
expend (use up; spend)
paucity n
a country with a paucity of resources
smallness of quantity; scarcity
barrage n
a barrage of questions
an overwhelming quantity or explosion, as of words, blows or criticism
libelous adj
a libelous attempt to destroy his opponent’s reputation
containing a libel (defame); maliciously defamatory
rehash v
to rehash recycled materials to produce new things
to work up (old materials) in a new form
preclude v
the insufficiency of the evidence precludes a conviction
to prevent the presence, existence or occurrence; eliminate the possibility of
consolidate v
They con consolidated their three companies
to bring together into a single or unified whole; unite
consolidate v 2
She consolidated her home library
to discard the unused or unwanted items
motley adj
The cafe attracts a motley clientele: a startling heterogeneous group of people collects here
exhibiting great diversity of elements
languid v
a languid manner
lacking in vigor or vitality; lazy
meager adj
a meager salary; meager amount of time
deficient in quantity or quality
copious adj
copious amount of food
large in quantity or number
excise n
an excise tax on liquor
an internal tax or duty on certain commodities
sporadic adj
sporadic renewals of enthusiasm
appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time
gratuitous adj
gratuitous volunteering is appreciated
given, done or obtained without charge or payment; free
gratuitous adj 2
a gratuitous insult
being without apparent reason, cause or justification
disillusioned adj
The horrible performance made audiences feel disillusioned
deprive from illusion; disappointing
concordance n
the concordance of the membership
agreement; concord; harmony
aberration/ aberrant
the cause of a unique revolution is aberrant
departing from the right, normal or usual course
vicious adj
a vicious life
addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; evil
famish v
The lack of rain famished farmers who planted corps for living
to suffer or cause to suffer extreme hunger
erroneous
containing error
retract/ retraction
to retract an accusation
to withdraw; bring back
augment v v
His salary is augmented by a small inheritance
to make larger; enlarge
disarming adj
a disarming smile
removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion
entourage n
As the charismatic speaker left he podium, she was surrounded by entourage of zealous supporters who interfered wit our attempts to approach her
a group of attendants or associates, as of a person of rank or importance
dearth n
there is a dearth of good engineers
an inadequate supply; scarcity
debacle n
The revolution ended in a debacle
a general breakup or dispersion; sudden downfall or rout
pertain v
documents pertaining to the lawsuit
have reference to; relate; being germane to sth
coalition n
the coalition of multinational organizations
a combination or alliance
encompass v
he built a moat to emcompass the castle
to from a circle about
encompass v 2
The folds of a great cloak encompassed her person
to enclose; envelope
cloak n
The cloak concealed the real painting
something that conceals (wrap etc)
affable; affability
an affable and courteous gentleman
pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to
truculent adj
truculent actions during a war
fierce; cruel
grate v
to grate metal gates
a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning
supplant v
to supplant traditional food supplies with healthier options
to replace
immutable adj
the dropping of the atomic bomb is immutable
unchangeable
itinerant adj
Some itinerant birds migrate every season
traveling from place to place (journeying)
teem adj
what a teem apple tree
fertile/ prolific
interpose v
the nuclear aggression of cuba interposed the u.s to intervene in the cuban missle crisis
to cause to intervene
orthodox adj
orthodox traditionalists are reluctant to approve new legislations
of, pertaining to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
precarious adj
precarious livelihood of a child
dependent on circumstances beyond one’s control; uncertain; unstable; insecure
rigidity n
the rigidity of old adults
stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard
mirth n
Everyone is influenced by the joy and mirth of the holiday season
gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter
solemnity n
the solemnity of a state funeral impressed many people
the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness
improvise/improvisation
to improvise an unprepared speech
to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize
buoyancy n
the buoyancy of high school students on the graduation
lightness or resilience of spirit; cheerfulnes
cordial adj
the house owner provided cordial reception
courteous and gracious; friendly; warm
malleable adj
the malleable nature of young children
capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.
2.
adaptable or tractable
felicitous adj
the president’s felicitous conversation set other representatives at ease
well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate
prosaic adj
most people lack a prosaic mind
commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative
strident adj
grasshoppers are strident insects during the summer
making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking
muddled adj
muddled words from an inexperienced journalist
to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
2.
to cause to become mentally confused.
terse adj
experienced writers prefer terse diction rather than fancy vocabulary
extremely concise`
intransigence n
the traditionalists refuse to approve new laws, which launched an intransigence on both sides
the state or quality of being intransigent, or refusing to compromise or agree; inflexibility
plentitude n
plenty
desecration n
desecration of someone’s work
to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office.
2.
to divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose.
tenuous adj
the debater offers a tenuous argument
thin or slender in form, as a thread.
2.
lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak
astute adj
an astute analysis
sagacious
synergy n
scientists have been looking for ways to approach a synergy of unreuseable energy
the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc.; synergism
