UNIT #2 FLASHCARDS

Question 1

accrue

Answer 1

1. (verb) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time (usually money benefits).
2. (verb) make provision for (a charge) at the end of a financial period for work that has been done but not yet invoiced.

Question 2

annotation

Answer 2

(noun) a note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram.

Question 3

bedlam

Answer 3

1. (noun) a scene of uproar and confusion.

2. (noun) an institution for the care of mentally ill people.

Question 4

covert

Answer 4

(adjective) not openly acknowledged or displayed

Question 5

debonair

Answer 5

(adjective) confident, stylish, and charming (typically used of a man)

Question 6

dun

Answer 6

(adjective) of a dull grayish-brown color

Question 7

efficacious

Answer 7

(adjective) (of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result.

Question 8

equanimity

Answer 8

(noun) mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper.

Question 9

fortuitous

Answer 9

(adjective) happening by accident or chance rather than design.

Question 10

gist

Answer 10

(noun) the substance or essence of a speech or text.

Question 11

gratuitous

Answer 11

1. (adjective) uncalled for, lacking good reason; unwarranted.
2. (adjective) given or done free of charge.

Question 12

imperious

Answer 12

(adjective) assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Question 13

invective

Answer 13

(noun) insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Question 14

motley

Answer 14

1. (adjective) incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate.
2. (noun) an incongruous mixture.

Question 15

munificent

Answer 15

1. (adjective) (of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than in usual or necessary.
2. (adjective) (of a person) very generous.

Question 16

procrastinate

Answer 16

(verb) delay or postpone action; put off doing something.

Question 17

provocative

Answer 17

(adjective) causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

Question 18

recondite

Answer 18

(adjective) (of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.

Question 19

reprobate

Answer 19

1. (noun) an unprincipled person
2. (adjective) unprincipled
3. (verb) express or feel disapproval of.

Question 20

sedentary

Answer 20

(adjective) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.