Vocab 1 Flashcards
acumen
a keenness of depth of perception or discernment
assuage
to lessen the intensity of or easy something, to pacify
ardent
having or showing very strong feelings; zealous
avarice
excessive, insatiable desire for gain/wealth
bifurcate
to divide into branches or parts
clandestine
done in secret or secretive manner
clemency
kind or merciful treatment who could be given harsh punishment
deign
to do something that is beneath you. to condescend reluctantly
eclectic
composed of elements from various sources
ethereal
lacking material substance, celestial, heavenly
fetid
having a strong unpleasant smell
garish
excessively or too vivid or bright
inane
empty, insubstantial; lacking significance or meaning
largess
generosity of spirit or attitude; charitable
levity
excessive or unseemly frivolity or lightheartedness
palpable
capable of being touched or felt; tangible
pedantic
having a very narrow focused knowledge on a subject and tending to show it off by pointing out small details/ mistakes
pejorative
a word or phrase that is inherently insulting or belittling
platitude
a trite/stale remark; an oversized saying or cliche
rife
abundant, common, prevalent
succinct
using few words to express an idea
ubiquitous
existing or being everywhere at one; widespread
unilateral
done or undertaken by one person/party
vacillate
to waver in mind, will or feeling
vilify
to say or write harsh and critical things about someone/thing
