Vocab 1 Flashcards
Aggregation
the formation of a number of things into a cluster (NOUN)
Anathema
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes (NOUN)
Apprised
inform or tell someone (VERB)
Bellicose
demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight (ADJECTIVE)
Deference
humble submission and respect (NOUN)
Dictum
a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source (NOUN)
Disdainfully
showing contempt or lack of respect (ADJECTIVE)
Effaced
erase a mark from a surface (VERB)
Etiquette
the customary code of polite behavior in a society among members of a particular profession or group (NOUN)
Equanimity
mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation (NOUN)
Expatriated
settle oneself abroad (VERB)
Glade
an open space in a forest (NOUN)
Imperious
assuming power or authority without justification, arrogant, and domineering (ADJECTIVE)
Ineffable
too great or extreme to be expressed in words (ADJECTIVE)
Inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret (ADJECTIVE)
Malign
evil in nature or effect (ADJECTIVE) or speak about someone in a critical manner (VERB)
Oscillation
movement back and forth at a regular speed (NOUN)
Precipitate
cause an undesirable event to happen suddenly (VERB) or done, made, or acting suddenly and without consideration (ADJECTIVE)
Querulous
complaining in a petulant or whining manner (ADJECTIVE)
Recumbent
lying down in a position of comfort or rest (ADJECTIVE)
Summarily
in a summary manner; without customary formalities (ADJECTIVE)
Vituperative
bitter and abusive (ADJECTIVE)
Vociferation
noisy outcry; clamor (NOUN)
