Vocab Flashcards
Anonymous
- of an unknown source or unrevealed name
2 lacking individuality, having no outstanding or unusual features; unremarkable
Cognomen
special name given, like a nickname, often passed from father to son
Denomination
a general name for a category; designation
Homonym
a word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but is different in meaning
Ignominy
public shame, disgrace, or dishonor; humiliation
Metonymy
a figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that is associated or attributed with it
Misnomer
an incorrect, inappropriate, or misleading name
Nomenclature
a system of naming, especially in the arts or sciences
Nominal
existing in name form only; theoretical; supposed; so-called
Renown
condition of being widely known and acclaimed; fame
Convivial
friendly, lively, enjoyable (usually of an atmosphere)
Ebullience
quality of being cheerful, full of energy, lively, or enthusiastic; exuberance
Felicitous
- well chosen, suited, or expressed; apt; fitting
- pleasing and fortunate; delightful
Irascible
tendency to be easily angered and hot tempered; irritable
Placid
not easily upset; calm; peaceful
Querulous
complaining in a fretful or whining manner; petulant
Sardonic
grimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic; satirical
Surly
bad-tempered and unfriendly, menacing or threatening
Truculent
eager to argue or fight; aggressive
Unctuous
excessively, ingratiatingly flattering; sycophantic; smooth and smug
Audacious
- willingness to take bold risks; daring
- showing lack of respect; impudent
Contumacy
stubbornness and resistance to obey authority
Dour
stern, harsh, or gloomy in appearance or manner
E’clat
- dazzling brilliance
- great success and praise
Indefatigable
tirelessly persisting, incapable of being fatigued
Irresolute
showing hesitancy; uncertain
Obdurate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action; unyielding
Obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree; fawning
Pertinacity
the act of holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action; persistent; stubborn
Stoic
indifferent to pleasure or pain; impassive
