Sat 11 Flashcards
Pragmatic
Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way, instead of following a set of ideas, SYN. Practical, sensible
Thrifty
Using money carefully and wisely
Eccentric
Someone who behaves in a way that is unusual and different from what is usual or socially accepted. SYN. Oddball ANT. conventional
Karma
- the force that is produced by the things you do in your life and that will influence you in the future, according to the Hindu and Buddhist religions.
- luck resulting from your actions; FATE 3. the feeling you get from a person, place or action SYN. Chance, fate, destiny
Enigma
A person, thing or event that is strange or mysterious and difficult to understand or explain. SYN. Mystery, riddle, puzzle
Exemplary
- excellent and used as an example to follow 2. [only before a noun] severe and used as a warning SYN. Commendable, excellent
Clairvoyant
Someone who claims he/she can see what will happen in the future SYN. psychic
Chimera
- something, especially an idea or hope, that is not really possible and can never exist 2. an imaginary creature that breathes fire and has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail SYN. Fantasy
Vicarious
Experienced by watching, hearing, or reading about someone else doing something, rather than by doing it yourself.
Utopia
An imaginary perfect world where everyone is happy.
Discreet
- careful about what you say or do so that you do not upset or embarrass people, especially by keeping a secret. 2. done, said, or shown in a careful or polite way so that you do not upset or embarrass people. 3. approving, not easily noticed, especially because small in size and showing good judgment about style, politeness, etc. ANT. tactless
elusive
- difficult to find , or not often seen. 2. an elusive result is difficult to achieve. 3. an elusive idea or quality is difficult to describe or understand, SYN. vague
hypothetical
Based on a solution that is not real, but that might happen
oblivious
Not knowing about or noticing something that is happening around you; unaware
solemn
- very serious in behavior and style. 2. a promise that is made very seriously and with no intention to break it. 3. a ceremony that is performed in a serious way
steadfast
- giving strong loyal support to another person, organization, belief, etc. 2. being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your stance/opinion
frugal
careful to buy what is only necessary; a small meal with plain food
diligent
someone who works hard and carefully; carefully and thoroughly done
prudent
sensible and careful especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks
scrupulous
careful to be honest and fair, and making sure that every detail is correct
parochial
only interested in the things that affect you and your local area, and not interested in much more important matters; relating to a church
poius
having string religious beliefs and showing this in the way you behave; disapproving pious words, promises, attitudes are intended to sound good or moral although they aren’t
cryptic
deliberately mysterious, or having a secret meaning
esoteric
known and understood by only a few people who have special knowledge about something