Set5 Flashcards
abrogate
make invalid to avoid
annul
declare invalid
apotheosize
elevate to
sycophant
a person who tries to win favor
despondency
a state of low spirits
elation
great happiness
glut
an excessively abundant supply
panacea
a remedy for all diseases
exonerate
set free from blame
debilitate
make weak
agile
able to move quickly
belligerent
hostile and aggresive
tact
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
enigmatic
mysterious
clandestine
kept secret
epithet
an adjective or phrase expressing abuse
obfuscate
to cause to become unclear
germane
relevant to subject under consideration
rancor
bitterness or resentfulness
squander
waste in a reckless manner
cogent
logical, convincing
menial
not requiring much skill
pundit
an expert in a particular field
nascent
just coming into existence