Some English Vocabulary Words Flashcards
1
Q
paradox
A
A statement that appears self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth
2
Q
antithetical
A
contradicting
3
Q
abiding
A
lasting
4
Q
stalwart
A
hardworking
5
Q
protracted
A
drawn out for an unnecessary amount of time
6
Q
devout
A
deep religious commitment
7
Q
harrowing
A
distressing
8
Q
stark
A
empty/hollow
9
Q
bleak
A
cold and miserable
10
Q
sombre
A
dark/dull
11
Q
introspective
A
thinking about thoughts and feelings (a lot)
12
Q
idyllic
A
extremely happy
13
Q
elysian
A
characteristic of paradise
14
Q
verdant
A
rich with vegetation (ex. green grass)
15
Q
zany
A
amusingly unconventional
16
Q
desolate
A
bleak emptiness
17
Q
eponymous
A
a character whose name features the title of the play
18
Q
revulsion
A
disguist
19
Q
exasperation
A
frustrated
20
Q
aggravation
A
irritation
21
Q
ferocity
A
rage
22
Q
resentment
A
feeling of anger
23
Q
contempt
A
the feeling of worthlessness
24
Q
apprehension
A
nervousness
25
jubilation
cheerful
26
enthrallment
to be fascinated
27
neglect
to be uncared for, fail to care
28
dejection
sad
29
remorse
shame
30
agony, anguish
suffering
31
ostracised
to be excluded from a group or society
32
perversity
a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way
33
nuance
not black and white, having or characterized by subtle and often appealingly complex qualities, aspects, or distinctions
34
hubris
excessive pride/confidence
