Verbal ability 2 Flashcards
explicit
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
choleric
bad-tempered or irritable.
Meddler
One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.
Impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
impressionable
easily influenced because of a lack of critical ability.
Scapegoat
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons
Martyr
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
Reprimand
rebuke (someone), especially officially.
conversant
familiar with or knowledgeable about something.
infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
Furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
Inconsolable
(of a person or their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated.
springily
Capable of withstanding stress without injury: elastic, flexible, flexile, resilient, supple.
scurrilous
making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.
Sinister
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Convivial
(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
Sedulous
(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
Florid
having a red or flushed complexion.
Vicissitude
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
enticements
something used to attract or to tempt someone; a lure.
Infractions
a violation or infringement of a law or agreement.
Pensive
engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
Pessimistic
tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Indolent
- wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
- causing little to no pain
Increment
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
surly
bad-tempered and unfriendly.
Nomenclature
the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.
Nictitate
blink
Triturated
grind to a fine powder.
Suppurated
undergo the formation of pus; fester.
perspicacious
having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
Sudorific
relating to or causing sweating.
Pernicious
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere.
