smart words Flashcards
ostentatious
act done to obviously seek attention
giving a show to impress other ppl
capricious
unpredictable
sudden changes in moods
quintessential
perfect representation of smt
best example of smt / someone
cacophony
loud and displeasing sound
cajole
persuade someone with gentle praises and flattery
fastidious
- detail-oriented person
- having high standards (adj)
bona fide
- authentic and real
- can be used to describe good intention
eg. a bona fide good offer
innocuous
- harmless in nature
- innocent and friendly
prolific
someone / smt that is v productive
eg. Beethoven was known as a prolific composer and pianist
ubiquitous
commonplace / smt that is everywhere at the same time
umbrage
- annoyed / hurt emotionally by smt
- offended / insulted
eg. Jack took umbrage that his friends did not invite him
gregarious
socialable / loves company
eg. a gregarious person
glib
- person speaks v well and confidently that they look insincere
- comes across as deceitful and careless
avant-garde
preferring or introducing new and very modern ideas and methods
descry
to catch sight of
eg. she descried two figures
