Set 4 Flashcards
Pioneering
Example: Lucid dreaming is intricate, and it intimates that researchers are pioneering new ways and methods to make it happen on a whim. Still, the transcendent subject is esoteric.
Involving new ideas or methods
Galvanized
Example: The village kids leaped into the pool vehemently, and were galvanised by the warm yet enticing flow of water.
To stimulate or excite into action
Inhospitable
Harsh to live in
Trepidation
Being sensitive to people’ s varying opinions gives rise to trepidations
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Maelstrom
As the storm was impending, tourists visibly showed signs of maelstrom.
A state of confused movement or violent turmoil
Sprawl
Example: The excruciating pain sprawled over his body.
Straggle; Ramble; Spread out over a place
Implication
Example: Human nature is intricate. The implication is that it requires a copious amount of analysis to interpret.
Suggestion; Innuendo; Intimation
Maritime
Connected with the sea; nautical
Enthralled
Example: I was enticed by her outer personality and at the same time enthralled by her nature and conscience. Is this supposed to be called a ‘true love’?
Captivated or fascinated by something
Insular
Example: The Gram Panchayat of the insular village garnered info from various sources before coming to the decision.
Ignorant or uninterested in outside culture; isolated
Menace
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
Synonyms: Dangerous, Harmful, Toxic
Imminent
Example: They were in imminent danger of being swept away and were hence looking for refuge proactively.
Almost certain to happen very soon; impending; menacing; brewing; looming
Prominent
Example: This marketing technique is used by some of the most prominent businesses, and you must adhere to it. Eventually your enterprise will be indomitable.
Famous; renowned; acclaimed
