VOCA 124 -164 Flashcards
Intuition (n)
Definition:
The ability to understand something immediately without need for conscious reasoning
Synonyms:
Instinct, intuitiveness, hunch, gut feeling
Invariably (Adv)
Definition:
Always
Synonyms:
Consistently, regularly
Invigorate (v)
Definition:
To give strength or vitality
Synonyms:
Energize, revive, refresh
Jangle (v/n)
Definition:
To make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound
Synonyms:
Clinking, clattering, clanging
Jest (v/n)
Definition:
A joking manner
Synonyms:
Gag, joke, quip
Kudos (n)
Definition:
Praise given for achievement
Synonyms:
Acclaim, accolade, honor
Laden (adj)
Definition:
Loaded down
Synonyms:
Burden, weighted, hampered
Lambaste (v)
Definition:
To criticize someone severely or angrily
Synonyms:
Berate, scold, rebuke, reprimand
Legible (adj)
Definition:
Clear enough to read
Synonyms:
Decipherable
Loathing (n)
Definition:
An intense feeling of dislike or disgust
Synonyms:
Disgust, detest, abhor
Makeshift (adj)
Definition:
A temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution
Synonyms:
Alternative, substitute, improvised
Mammoth (adj)
Definition:
Extremely large
Synonyms:
Gigantic, huge, immense
Manual (adj/n)
Definition:
Done with hands
A book of instructions
Synonyms:
Laboring, handbook
Materialize (v)
Definition:
Actually happen, appear, come into being
Synonyms:
Arrive, turn up, appear
Mope (v)
Definition:
To be depressed, in low spirits, pout
Synonyms:
Brood, sulk
Moratorium (n)
Definition:
A waiting period set by an authority, a suspension of activity
Synonyms:
Suspension, deferment, postpone, abeyance
Motivation (n)
Definition:
Reason for behaving a particular way
Desire to do something
Synonyms:
Motive, incentive, enthusiasm, determination, enterprise
Naïve (adj)
Definition:
Showing lack of experience
Synonyms:
Innocent, unsophisticated
Nebulous (adj)
Definition:
Not seen or understood clearly
Synonyms:
Vague, ambiguous, obscure
Negligent (adj)
Definition:
Without appropriate or sufficient attention
Synonyms:
Careless, irresponsible, thoughtless
Nepotism (n)
Definition:
The act of favoring relatives for jobs or appointments; not based on abilities
Synonyms:
Bias, favoritism
Nonchalant (adj)
Definition:
Non caring or unworried about something
Synonyms:
Calm, cool, collected
Notable (adj)
Definition:
Worthy of notice, memorable
Synonyms:
Remarkable, significant, important
Notify (v)
Definition:
Inform someone of something typically in a formal or official manner
Synonyms:
Inform, advise, apprise
Oblige (v)
Definition:
To do a favor for, to put in ones debt by a favor or service
Synonyms:
Compel, coerce, require
Obsess (v)
Definition:
Preoccupy, fill to the mind continually and intrusively
Synonyms:
Preoccupy
Obstinate (adj)
Definition:
Stubbornly sticking with an opinion or course of action
Synonyms:
Stubborn, inflexible, adamant
Omen (n)
Definition:
An event or object believed to predict a good or bad event
Synonyms:
Prediction, prophecy, foreshadowing
Ouster (n)
Definition:
A judgement removing an officer or leader
Synonyms:
Expulsion, ejection, banishment
Overture(n)
Definition:
A musical piece played at the beginning. An approach to initiate communication
Synonyms:
Prelude, opening, apology, gesture
Paltry (adj)
Definition:
Small amount; trivial
Synonyms:
Meager, insufficient, inadequate
Patronize (v)
Definition:
To support a business or cause
Synonyms:
Support, promote, endorse
Perceptive (adj)
Definition:
Having or showing sensitive insight
Synonyms:
Insightful, discerning, responsive
Perilous (adj)
Definition:
Dangerous, involving potential loss or injury
Synonyms:
Dangerous, hazardous, risky
Petrify (v)
Definition:
Change into stone by calcification
Make someone frightened they are unable to move
Synonyms:
Fossilized, terrified
Phenomenon (n)
Definition:
A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen without explanation; something remarkable
Synonyms:
Occurrence, event, marvel, sensation
Pique(v/n)
Definition:
V-To excite or arouse
N- Feeling resentment
Synonyms:
Annoyance, aggravation
Plethora (n)
Definition:
A large or excessive amount of something
Synonyms:
Excess, abundance
Plummet (v)
Definition:
To fall suddenly and quickly
Synonyms:
Fall plunge, decline
Polarize (v)
Definition:
To cause a group to be divided in extremes
Synonyms:
Divide, separate, split
Predicament (n)
Definition:
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
Synonyms:
Awkward, mess, difficulty