Unknown Flashcards
Unfathomable
Incapable of being understood
Compelling
Evoking interest, attention, refuted
Foolhardy
Recklessly bold or harsh
Dogma
Set of rules laid down by an authority
Congealed
Semi solid
Diminutive
Extremely small
Emollient
Soothing substance
Perfunctory
Done hastly without any attention to detail
Scarilege
Improper treatment of something sacred
Progeny
Followers/ descendants / offspring
Elegy
Sorrowful poem
Paroxysm
Sudden uncontrollable spasm
Idiosyncrasy
Mannerism
Proliferate
Multiply/ reproduce
Resilient
Able to withstay
Effluvium
Bad smelling
Polyglot
Knows lots of languages
Erroneous
Contains error/ mistake
Unctuous
- Oily
- Flattery
Capricious
Impulsive
Acrid
Harsh, bitter, sharp (can think of acid)
Chimera
Imaginary / unrealistic
Dogged
Stubborn/persistent
Paean
Enthusiastic praise
Exigent
Demanding/ pressing
Pipe burst is an Exigent problem