Verbal Challenge Deck 11 Flashcards
Misnomer
Wrong or inaccurate name
Example: During this season, Muddy River is misnomer; the waters are swift and clear.
Decimate
To destroy a large part of a population
Example: The Black Death decimated London in the 1960s
Pacify
To make peaceful, to soothe
Example: Perhaps a bottle of juice will pacify the crying baby.
Anomaly
Abnormality, irregularity, deviation
Example: That mole has an anomaly; you should get it looked at by a doctor.
Nullify
To make void or without effect
Example: The new contract nullifies their previous agreement.
Lament
To bewail, mourn for
Example: The boy lamented the death of his father.
Ostentatious
Pretentious(attempt to impress), showy
Example: Some people think large diamonds are too ostentatious.
Rancor
Malice(intention or desire to do evil), ill will; anger
Example: In spite of the results of his opponent, the man remained calm and spoke without rancor.
Amicable
Friendly
Example: Courts often seek to settle civil suits in an amicable manner.
Obtuse
Not sharp-minded; dull, slow to understand
Example: The bigot feels no sympathy for others due to his obtuse perception.
Hinder
To slow down; prevent from moving forward
Example: Cold weather has hindered the growth of the plants.
Ostracize
To exclude from a group or someone by common consent (from a group)
Example: The family of the gangster was ostracized by the community.
Rue
To be sorry for, regret
Example: He rued the day he made that mistake.
Cursory
Superficial (not thorough,deep,or complete), hurried
Example: Cursory examination of the scene revealed nothing amiss, but later we discovered that some jewelry was missing.
Vigilant
Watchful, on guard
Example: As a Supreme Court justice, he has always been vigilant against any attempt to encroach on the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
