Voca 5 Flashcards
resolutely
showing firm determination or purpose
“she resolutely refused to look at him or speak to him”
“he entered the building resolutely”
disinclination
réticence
“Cadiz is a good example of the Trump administration’s inability or disinclination to present a proper case for its policies.”
hankering
A hankering is a strong desire for something
“A woman doesn’t need an official diagnosis of PMS to report hankering for sweets and chocolates, though.”
congruent/incongruous
corresponding in character or kind //lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
“I would refer you to the report: the substance of Mueller’s testimony was merely congruent with it.”
“But Nadler says Baron-Cohen’s objection is “incongruous” with the original paper’s hypothesis”
rue
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be CONTRITE about
“Power is aghast, and she rues not criticizing this move more forcefully.”
contempt
DISDAIN, lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
“However, President Trump apparently ordered the Justice Department to block AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner because of his disdain for CNN.”
exhaustive
performed comprehensively and completely
“When you recruit a new employee (or spouse), you undertake an exhaustive search for the best talent.”
voluble
Talk a lot, marked by a ready flow of speech
“The famously voluble Mr. Biden also continues to face significant unease about his ability to be a crisp messenger.”
Evergreen
Fresh/popular
Herein, 10 songs about country’s evergreen identity crisis.
sweeping
wide-ranging or thorough, balayage, radical
“Clocking in at just under an acre, the property enjoys sweeping ocean views from a variety of outdoor spaces.”
Worthy
an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
“local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable”
tedious
boring
“tedious days on the train”
tenets
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
innuendo
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
contrive
make or work out a plan for; DEVISE
““They contrived to murder their boss””
Keen
can mean sharply discerning “keen eye for…”
diligent
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
beseech
ask for or request earnestly (avec sérieux)
“He beseeched investors to extend more credit, and even pursued a rescue by the government.”
chide
censure (crticise) severely or angrily
“He also chided both gun control and gun rights activists for fueling tensions at Starbucks stores to prove their point.”
snub
ignore or refuse to acknowledge someone.
“When you snub someone, you deliver an insult by pretending to not even notice someone that you know.”
mortified
To be mortified is to be extremely embarrassed
“‘I felt mortified! I was worried because I’ve been bored all summer and Twitter passes the time for me.’”
Zealous
enthusiastic and eager:
a zealous supporter of the government’s policies
pernicious
No Pecunious
exceedingly harmful
hallmark/trademark
a distinctive characteristic or attribute //a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
