Vocab #1 and #2 Flashcards
What does supercilious mean?
Full of contempt and arrogance.
The supercilious manager looked down his nose at the new intern, who was determined to prove her worth despite his contempt.
What does conscientious mean?
Thorough and diligent in performing a task.
Sarah was conscientious in her work, always double-checking her calculations, and her boss appreciated her thoroughness.
What does incredulous mean?
Disbelief or an unwillingness to believe something.
When John told his incredulous friends about his encounter with a UFO, they exchanged skeptical glances.
What does reciprocal mean?
Something that is mutual or done in return.
The two countries established a reciprocal trade agreement, and both economies benefited from the arrangement.
What does wan mean?
Unhealthily pale, especially from illness or grief.
After weeks of battling the flu, Emily’s wan complexion worried her parents.
What does complacent mean?
Self-satisfied, usually in an unreflective way.
The team became complacent after their winning streak, and their overconfidence led to a surprising defeat in the championship game.
What does intimation mean?
A subtle hint or sign of something.
The detective picked up on the subtle intimation in the suspect’s statement, which ultimately led to solving the case.
What does contiguous mean?
Connected together in time or space.
The two contiguous properties shared a fence, but the neighbors rarely spoke to each other despite their proximity.
What does interpose mean?
To place one’s self or something else, including an idea, between two people or things.
When the argument between her parents intensified, Lily tried to interpose herself to calm the situation.
What does apathetic mean?
Not taking any interest in anything, or not bothering to do anything.
Despite the urgent crisis unfolding around them, the apathetic bystanders continued scrolling through their phones, seemingly oblivious to the chaos.
What does languid mean?
Lacking vigor and energy.
The languid cat stretched out on the windowsill, basking in the warm sunlight, while its owner envied its relaxed demeanor.
What does strident mean?
Loudly, strongly, or urgently expressed.
The politician’s strident voice echoed through the hall as he made his impassioned speech, but many in the audience found his tone off-putting.
What does deft mean?
Moving or acting in a quick, smooth, and skillful way.
With deft movements, the chef chopped vegetables and tossed them into the wok, creating a delicious stir-fry in minutes.
What does innuendo mean?
An indirect remark or gesture that usually carries a suggestion of inappropriateness.
The gossip columnist’s article was full of innuendo about the celebrity couple; though nothing was explicitly stated, the implications were clear that they both cheated on each other multiple times.
What does erroneous mean?
An incorrect assumption, or containing something that is incorrect.
What does vehement mean?
Showing conviction or intense feeling.
What does impetuous mean?
Acting on the spur of the moment, without considering the consequences.
What does vacuous mean?
Having no content; lacking ideas or intellect.
What does corpulent mean?
Large and bulky body.
What does provincial mean?
Unsophisticated and unwilling to accept new ideas or ways of thinking.
What does din mean?
A loud persistent noise, especially one composed of confused sounds.
What does denizen mean?
Somebody who lives in a particular country or area.
What does innumerable mean?
Too many to be counted.
What does ecstatic mean?
Showing or feeling great pleasure or delight.
