Set 9 Flashcards
Foreboding
Example: In my childhood, I usually had the feeling of foreboding, no matter how well I’m prepared
A feeling that something bad will happen
Synonyms: Apprehension, Trepidation
Thick skinned
Example: Thick skinned people have the quality to stay obdurate no matter how much criticism and invection they face
Insensitive to criticism or insults
Apathetic
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern
Berserk
Example: He went berserk as soon as we told him we’re going to the Disneyland
Out of control with anger or excitement
Susceptible
Example: This generation is full of fragile people who are susceptible and apprehensive at the same time
Easily influenced, damaged or affected by somebody or something
Antonyms: Thick Skinned, Obdurate
Whim
Example: I was engrossed by the copious amount of multifaceted personalities and was instantly compelled to initiate a research document on a whim
A sudden idea or desire to do something
Deceitful
Example: The copious amount of deceitful people today makes me ruminate about the brewing environment of enterprises, schools, colleges and homes.
Dishonest, trying to make people believe something that is not true
Perturbed
Gnaw at, Ruffled, Rattled
Synonyms: flustered, discountenanced, twitchy, antsy,discombobulated
Copious
Example: I was engrossed by the copious amount of multifaceted personalities and was instantly compelled to initiate a research document on a whim
In large amounts
Transience
Example: There’s no reason to be apprehensive if we’re notioned about the transient nature of our lives
Evanescence, Ephemerality, Shortness
Abyss
A very deep hole that seems to have no bottom
Capricious
Example: People who are susceptible and compliant tend to be capricious and probing too
Changing behaviour suddenly in a way that is difficult to predict
