Verbal Advantage Flashcards
To support, be in favor of, defend by argument. One may advocate any cause, either worthy or unworthy
advocate
to entrust with authority or power, hand over managements or control to another
Delegate
unheard-of, novel, new, having no precedent or prior example
Unprecedented
piercing, sharp, keen, penetrating to the senses, the mind or the emotions
Poignant
unclear, hazy, vague, indistinct, obscure
Nebulous
kept secret, done in secrecy, especially for an evil, immoral, or illegal purpose
Clandestine
long-drawn out speech, especially a vehement and abusive one
Tirade
happen again, especially at intervals or after some lapse of time
Recur
unspoken, silent, implied or understood without words
Tacit
an assertion or declaration, especially one made without proof
Allegation
easily deceived, fooled or cheated
Gullible
kindly, good-natured, gracious, mild
Benign
external, on the outside or boundary of somethings; hence not essential, irrelevant
Peripheral
refuse bluntly, reject sharply, snub, spurn
Rebuff
thin, weak, flimsy, lacking substance or strength
Tenous
self-satisfied, smug, overly pleased and concerned with oneself
Complacent
to encourage, support, assist in achieving a purpose
Abet
worn out, tired, gaunt, emaciated
Haggard
relinquish or give up voluntarily
Waive
to approve, allow, permit, authorize
Sanction
to calm, soothe, pacify, appease
Mollify
clear and direct, definite, straightforward, having a single, obvious meaning, capable of being interpreted in only one way
Unequivocal
adaptable, capable of being shaped or molded
Malleable
wordy, long-winded
Verbose
temporary, passing, lasting a short time
Transient
to irritate, annoy
Nettle
to take back, withdraw, cancel
Revoke
to reject, refuse, renounce, deny
Repudiate
hasty, impulsive, rash, acting suddenly with little or no thought
Impetous
inappropriate, inconsistent, out of place
Incongruous
relieve, ease, make less severe or intense
Assuage
confirm, support, substantiate, make more certain or believable
Corroborate
decorate, dress up, adorn, make more beautiful, elegant or interesting
Embellish
greedy, miserly, covetous, driven to accumulate wealth and possessions
Avaricious
hasty and superficial, done quickly with little attention to detail
Cursory
waver, show uncertainty, hesitate in make up one’s mind
Vacillate
mild, temperate, not severe or extreme. may also mean merciful, lenient, inclined to forgive
Clement
an excuse, ostensible reason, a professed purpose designed to hide the real purpose
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