Spelling Post Test 4th Qtr Flashcards
Generous and forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
Magnanimous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
Ubiquitous
Showing strong and passionate feelings
Vehement
Lacking energy or enthusiasm
Lethargic
Done secretly, without anyone noticing
Surreptitious
Lasting for a very short time
Ephemeral
Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Infallible
Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation
Aplomb
Happening by accident or chance rather than by design
Fortuitous
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
Mellifluous
In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy; vague
Nebulous
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect
Disdain
Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
Vicarious
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
Superfluous
To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest
Abscond
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
Cacophony
Wicked or criminal
Nefarious
A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain an advantage
Sycophant
Expressing or characterized by strong opinions or feelings; noisy
Vociferous
To make something unclear or difficult to understand
Obfuscate