Set2 Flashcards
fluster
【1】v. to put into a state of agitated confusion
foible
【1】n. a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior
foil
【1】v. to prevent from being successful; defeat
foolproof
【1】adj. so simple, plain, or reliable as to leave no opportunity for error, misuse, or failure
footloose
【1】adj. having no attachments or ties; free to do as one pleases
forbearance
【1】n. tolerance and restraint in the face of provocation; patience【2】n. kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
forebear
【1】n. a person from whom one is descended; an ancestor
forestall
【1】vt. to delay, hinder, or prevent by taking precautionary measures beforehand
foreword
【1】n. a preface or an introductory note, as for a book, especially by a person other than the author
formidable
【1】adj. causing fear, dread, or apprehension【2】adj. requiring considerable physical or mental effort
forthright
【1】adj. free in expressing one’s true feelings and opinions【2】adj. free from ambiguity or evasiveness: going straight to the point
fortify
【1】vt. to give physical strength, courage, or endurance to【2】vt. to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
foster
【1】vt. to help the growth or development of【2】vt. to bring to maturity through care and education
founder
【2】vi. to fail utterly【3】vi. to become submerged
fracas
【1】n. a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups; a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
fracture
【1】n. the act or process of breaking【2】v. to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
frail
【1】adj. physically weak【2】adj. easily led astray; morally weak【3】adj. slight, unsubstantial
fraught
【1】adj. full of or accompanied by something【2】adj. causing or characterized by emotional distress or tension
frenzy
【1】n. a violent mental or emotional agitation
fretful
【1】adj. inclined to be vexed or troubled
friable
【1】adj. easily crumbled or pulverized
frigid
【1】adj. extremely cold【2】adj. lacking warmth or ardor
fringe
【1】n. something that resembles such a border or edging【2】v. to be adjacent to
frivolous
【1】adj. marked by unbecoming levity【2】adj. of little weight or importance
frothy
【1】adj. made of light thin material【2】adj. gaily frivolous or light in content or treatment
frowsy
【】frowsy hair 【2】adj. having an unpleasant smell
frustrate
【1】vt. to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire【2】vt. to lessen the courage or confidence of
full-bodied
【1】adj. having importance, significance, or meaningfulness【2】adj. having richness and intensity of flavor or aroma
fulminate
【1】v. to issue a thunderous verbal attack or denunciation
fumble
【1】vt. to make awkward attempts to do or find something【2】n. an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
furor
【1】n. a state of intense excitement or ecstasy
furtive
【1】adj. done by stealth
fussy
【1】adj. taking, showing, or involving great care and effort【2】adj. elaborately and often excessively decorated【3】adj. hard to please
fusty
【1】adj. rigidly old-fashioned or reactionary【2】adj. saturated with dust and stale odors
gadfly
【1】n. one that acts as a provocative stimulus【2】n. a person who stimulates or annoys especially by persistent criticism
gaffe
【1】n. a social or diplomatic blunder【2】n. a blatant mistake or misjudgment
gainsay
【1】v. to declare false【2】vt. to oppose, especially by contradiction
gall
【1】vt. irritate, vex【2】n. a deep-seated ill will【3】n. shameless boldness
galvanize
【1】vt. to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock
gambol
【1】vi. to leap about playfully
gangly
【1】adj. awkwardly tall or long-limbed
garble
【1】vt. to mix up or distort to such an extent as to make misleading or incomprehensible【2】vt. to remove usually visible impurities from
garish
【1】adj. marked by strident color or excessive ornamentation
garrulous
【1】adj. given to excessive and often trivial or rambling talk; tiresomely talkative
gash
【1】n. a long deep cut【2】v. to make a gash in
gasification
【1】n. conversion into gas
gauche
【1】adj. lacking social experience or grace
gaudy
【1】adj. ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented, excessively showy
gauge
【1】n. a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system【2】vt. to determine the capacity or contents of
gear
【1】v. to adjust or adapt so as to make suitable
genial
【1】adj. having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations【2】adj. having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest【3】adj. marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
genteel
【1】adj. free from vulgarity or rudeness
germane
【1】adj. being at once relevant and appropriate
gibe
【1】vt. to deride or tease with taunting words
giddy
【1】adj. lacking in seriousness or maturity【2】adj.joyfully elated
gild
【1】vt. to give an often deceptively attractive or improved appearance to
gist
【1】n. the main point or part
glaze
【1】vt. to coat with or as if with a glaze【2】vt. to give a smooth glossy surface to
glib
【1】adj. marked by ease and fluency in speaking or writing often to the point of being insincere or deceitful【2】adj. lacking depth and substance
glisten
【1】vi. to shine by reflection with a sparkling luster
glitch
【1】n. a minor malfunction, mishap, or technical problem
gloat
【1】vi. a feeling of great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction
gloss
【1】n. a brief explanation of a difficult or obscure word or expression【2】n. a deceptively attractive external appearance【3】v. to deal with (a subject or problem) too lightly or not at all【4】v. to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
glossy
【1】adj. having a smooth, shiny, lustrous surface
glut
【1】v. to fill beyond capacity, especially with food
glutinous
【1】adj. of the nature of or resembling glue
goad
【1】vt. to incite or rouse as if with a goad
gobble
【1】vt. to swallow or eat greedily
goggle
【1】v. to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
goldbrick
【1】vi. to shirk one’s assigned duties or responsibilities
gorge
【1】n. a narrow steep-walled canyon or part of a canyon【2】vi. to eat greedily or to repletion
gossamer
【1】n. something light, delicate, or insubstantial【2】adj. extremely light, delicate, or tenuous
gourmand
【1】n. one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
gourmet
【】n. a connoisseur of food and drink
grandeur
【1】n. nobility or greatness of character
grandiose
【1】adj. characterized by feigned or affected grandeur【2】adj. characterized by greatness of scope or intent
grandstand
【1】vi. to play or act so as to impress onlookers
grate
【1】vt. to make a rasping sound【2】vt. to irritate or annoy persistently
gratify
【1】vt. to give what is desired to, to please or satisfy
gratuitous
【1】adj. unnecessary or unwarranted【2】adj. given or granted without return or recompense【3】adj. not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
green
【】adj. deficient in training, knowledge, or experience
grimace
【1】v./n. a sharp contortion of the face expressive of pain, disgust or disapproval
gripe
【1】v. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely【2】v. to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
grisly
【1】adj. inspiring repugnance; gruesome
groove
【1】v. to take pleasure in
grotesque
【1】adj. unpleasant to look at
grovel
【1】vi. to draw back or crouch down in fearful submission
grueling
【1】adj. requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
guile
【1】n. the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
gull
【1】v. to cause to believe what is untrue
gush
【1】v. to flow forth suddenly in great volume【2】vi. to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
gust
【1】n. a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
guzzle
【1】v. to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually
hack
【1】n. a writer who aims solely for commercial success【2】vt. to cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows【3】vt. to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently【4】v. to put up with (something painful or difficult)
halcyon
【1】adj. free from storms or physical disturbance【2】adj. prosperous, affluent, vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
hale
【1】adj. free from infirmity or illness; sound【2】v. to cause to follow by applying steady force on
halfbaked
【1】adj. showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
hallmark
【1】n. a conspicuous feature or characteristic
hallow
【1】vt. to respect or honor greatly; revere
ham-handed
【1】adj. lacking dexterity or grace
hammer
【1】v. to make repeated efforts especially :to reiterate an opinion or attitude.
hamper
【1】vt. to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles: impede
hamstring
【1】vt. to make ineffective or powerless
hangdog
【1】adj. sad, dejected
hanker
【1】v./n. to have a strong or persistent desire: yearn
harbinger
【1】n. one that presages or foreshadows what is to come
harbor
【1】vt. to provide a place, home, or habitat for【2】v. to keep in one’s mind or heart
hard-bitten
【1】adj. able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
hardy
【1】adj. able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure【2】adj. inclined or willing to take risks
harness
【1】vt. utilize
harrow
【1】vt. to inflict great distress or torment on
harry
【1】v. to disturb or distress by or as if by repeated attacks; harass
harsh
【1】adj. unpleasantly coarse and rough to the touch, disagreeable to one’s aesthetic or artistic sense【2】adj. unduly exacting, given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
hasten
【1】vt. to speed up; accelerate
haunt
【1】vt. to visit often; frequent【2】vt. to come to mind continually; obsess
hauteur
【1】n.haughtiness in bearing and attitude; arrogance
haven
【1】n. a place of safety
havoc
【1】n. a state in which everything is out of order【2】n. the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
headlong
【1】adj. without deliberation
hearken
【1】vi. to give respectful attention
hearten
【1】vt. to give strength, courage, or hope to; encourage
heartrending
【1】adj. causing intense sorrow or distress
hedonism
【1】n. the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life
hegemony
【1】n. preponderant influence or authority over others
heinous
【1】adj. hatefully or shockingly evil, abominable
hew
【1】vi. confirm, adhere, to hold to something firmly as if by adhesion【2】v. to give steadfast support to
herald
【1】vt. to make known openly or publicly【2】v. to give a slight indication of beforehand
heresy
【1】n. a controversial or unorthodox opinion or doctrine, departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice
heretical
【1】adj. departure from established beliefs or standards
hermetic
【1】adj. relating to or characterized by occultism or abstruseness
hesitance
【1】n. the quality or state of being hesitant, reluctance
heterodox
【1】adj. holding unorthodox opinions or doctrines, not rigidly following established form, custom, or rules
hidebound
【1】adj. tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
hideous
【1】adj. exceedingly ugly
hie
【1】vi. to go quickly, hasten
hike
【1】vi. to rise up, to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hilarious
【1】adj. marked by or causing hilarity: extremely funny
histrionic
【1】adj. of or relating to actors, acting, or the theater
hive
【1】n. a place swarming with activity【2】v. to store up; accumulate
hoard
【1】v. to keep hidden or private
hoary
【1】adj. extremely old
hoax
【1】n./v. to cause to believe what is untrue
hodgepodge
【1】n. a mixture of dissimilar ingredients; a jumble
homage
【1】n. expression of high regard: respect
homely
【1】adj. not attractive or good-looking
homily
【1】n. an idea or expression that has been used by many people
homogenize
【1】v. to make agree with a single established standard or model
hone
【1】v. to sharpen or smooth with a whetstonecrossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary
hoodwink
【1】vt. to take in by deceptive means; deceive
hortative
【1】adj. giving exhortation
hovel
【1】n. a small, wretched, and often dirty house
hubris
【1】n. exaggerated pride or self-confidence
humble
【1】adj. marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or pridefuluppish, uppity 【 2】adj. showing, expressing, or offered in a spirit of humility or unseemly
humility
【1】n. the absence of any feelings of being better than others
husband
【1】vt. to use sparingly or economically
husk
【1】n. a usually dry or membranous outer covering (as a pod or one composed of bracts) of various seeds and fruits (as barley and corn)【2】v. to remove the natural covering of
husky
【1】adj. hoarse or rough in quality【2】adj. big and muscular
hymn
【2】v. to proclaim the glory of
hypnotic
【1】adj. tending to cause sleep
hypocritical
【1】adj. not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
iconoclast
【1】n. a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs
idolatrize
【1】v. admires intensely and often blindly
idyll
【1】n. a carefree episode or experience
ignominy
【1】n. the state of having lost the esteem of others
illuminati
【1】n. persons who claim to be unusually enlightened【2】n. individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
illusory
【1】adj. produced by, based on, or having the nature of an illusion
imbibe
【1】v. to take in (something liquid) through small openings
imbroglio
【1】n. an intricate or complicated situation【2】n. an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
immaculate
【1】adj. free from dirt or stain; free from any trace of the coarse or indecentsullied 【2】adj. being entirely without fault or flaw
immanent
【1】adj. being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
immaterial
【1】adj. not composed of matter【2】adj. of no importance or relevance
immemorial
【1】adj. dating or surviving from the distant past
immure
【1】v. to confine within or as if within walls
impeccable
【1】adj. free from sin, guilt or blame【2】adj. free from fault or blame
impecunious
【1】adj. having very little or no money
impending
【1】adj. being soon to appear or take place
impenitent
【1】adj. not feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
imperative
【1】n. a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned【2】adj. forcing one’s compliance or participation by or as if by law【3】adj. needing immediate attention【4】adj. impossible to do without
imperial
【1】adj. of, relating to, or suggestive of an empire or a sovereign, especially an emperor or empress【2】adj. large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
imperious
【1】adj. fond of ordering people around【2】adj. arrogantly domineering or overbearing【3】adj. intensely compelling
impertinent
【1】adj. not having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in handyou are applying.【2】adj. given to or characterized by insolent rudeness
imperturbable
【1】adj. marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness
impervious
【1】adj. not allowing entrance or passage【2】adj. not capable of being damaged or harmed【3】adj. not capable of being affected or disturbed
impetuous
【1】adj. marked by impulsive vehemence or passion【2】adj. marked by force and violence of movement or action
impious
【1】adj. lacking reverence for holy or sacred matters
implacable
【1】adj. sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion【2】adj. not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
implode
【1】v. to collapse inward violently
imposing
【1】adj. impressive in size, bearing, dignity, or grandeur
importune
【1】vt. to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
impostor
【1】n. one that assumes false identity or title for the purpose of deception
impromptu
【1】n. something, such as a speech, that is made or done extemporaneously【2】adj. composedwithout previous preparation
impudent
【1】adj. marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others
impugn
【1】v. to attack as false or questionable; challenge in argument
impuissance
【1】n. lack of power or effectivenes
inadvertent
【1】adj. happening by chance【2】adj. marked by unintentional lack of care
inalienable
【1】adj. cannot be transferred to another or others
inane
【1】adj. lacking significance, meaning, or point
inaugurate
【1】vt. to induct into an office by a formal ceremony【2】vt. to cause to begin, especially officially or formally
incandescent
【1】adj. strikingly bright, radiant, or clear【2】adj. characterized by glowing zeal
incantation
【1】n. a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power