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