VOCA 124 -164 Flashcards by Andre Clarke

Intuition (n)

Definition:
The ability to understand something immediately without need for conscious reasoning

Synonyms:
Instinct, intuitiveness, hunch, gut feeling

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Invariably (Adv)

Definition:
Always

Synonyms:
Consistently, regularly

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Invigorate (v)

Definition:
To give strength or vitality

Synonyms:
Energize, revive, refresh

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Jangle (v/n)

Definition:
To make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound

Synonyms:
Clinking, clattering, clanging

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Jest (v/n)

Definition:
A joking manner

Synonyms:
Gag, joke, quip

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Kudos (n)

Definition:
Praise given for achievement

Synonyms:
Acclaim, accolade, honor

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Laden (adj)

Definition:
Loaded down

Synonyms:
Burden, weighted, hampered

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Lambaste (v)

Definition:
To criticize someone severely or angrily

Synonyms:
Berate, scold, rebuke, reprimand

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Legible (adj)

Definition:
Clear enough to read

Synonyms:
Decipherable

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Loathing (n)

Definition:
An intense feeling of dislike or disgust

Synonyms:
Disgust, detest, abhor

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Makeshift (adj)

Definition:
A temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution

Synonyms:
Alternative, substitute, improvised

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Mammoth (adj)

Definition:
Extremely large

Synonyms:
Gigantic, huge, immense

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Manual (adj/n)

Definition:
Done with hands
A book of instructions

Synonyms:
Laboring, handbook

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Materialize (v)

Definition:
Actually happen, appear, come into being

Synonyms:
Arrive, turn up, appear

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Mope (v)

Definition:
To be depressed, in low spirits, pout

Synonyms:
Brood, sulk

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Moratorium (n)

Definition:
A waiting period set by an authority, a suspension of activity

Synonyms:
Suspension, deferment, postpone, abeyance

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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