Vocab Flashcards
What does ‘Clamber’ mean?
To climb with difficulty.
What is a ‘Multitude’?
A great number of people; a crowd.
What does ‘Luminous’ mean?
Glowing, bright, shining.
What does ‘Vague’ mean?
Not clearly stated; not clear.
What are ‘Contours’?
The outlines of a figure.
What does ‘Disentangle’ mean?
To untangle something; free from involvement.
What does ‘Prominent’ mean?
Stands out; highly visible.
What does ‘Inquisitive’ mean?
Curious; involved; asking questions.
What does ‘Solemnly’ mean?
With seriousness.
What does ‘Disavow’ mean?
To deny any support towards something.
What is ‘Decorum’?
Manners; etiquette.
What does ‘Articulate’ mean?
Effective use of language; precise.
What is a Mirage?
A visual hallucination.
What does Opaque mean?
Hard to understand; can’t see through.
What are Vicissitudes?
Changes, variations, or fluctuations.
What does it mean to Swathe?
To wrap up, bandage, or swaddle.
What does Errant mean?
An outlier; deviating from a pattern.
What does Flourish mean?
To thrive.
What does Daunting mean?
Intimidating or scary.
What is a Martyr?
Someone who is hurt or killed for a cause.
What does ‘Specious’ mean?
Sneaky & deceptive
What does ‘Officious’ mean?
Nosey, all up in your business
What does ‘Strident’ mean?
Loud/ piercing noise
What does ‘Antagonize’ mean?
To bother/ annoy
What does ‘Lament’ mean?
Grieve/ morne
What does ‘Intricate’ mean?
Detailed / complex
What does ‘Gesticulate’ mean?
Make hand gestures
What does ‘Belligerance’ mean?
Aggressiveness
What does ‘Pliant’ mean?
Flexible
What does ‘Taboo’ mean?
Culturally forbidden
What does ‘Perilous’ mean?
Dangerous
What does ‘Tacit’ mean?
Unspoken agreement
Chastise
punish/scold
derision
anger/scorn/disgust
What does ‘interminable’ mean?
never ending
What does ‘indignant’ mean?
furious
What does ‘assent’ mean?
Assent: agree to something
What is the noun form of ebullience?
Ebullience: joy/happiness
What does ‘impervious’ mean?
Impervious: not affected by, immune to
What does ‘plethora’ mean?
Plethora: a great amount
What is the definition of vexation?
Annoyance
What does disconcerted mean?
Frustrated/upset
What is condescension?
Treating someone as less than
What does the verb pervade mean?
Spread (atmospheric)
What is a screant?
Troublemaker
What does advantageous mean?
Beneficial
What is the definition of veneration?
Respect
What does abject mean?
Miserable, pitiful
What does amiable mean?
Friendly
What does morose mean?
Dark/negative/gloomy
What does facetious mean?
Sarcastic
What does inhospitable mean?
Unwelcoming
What does abhor mean?
Hate/loathe
What is the noun ‘fervor’?
Passion
What is the adjective ‘unerring’?
Perfect
What is the noun ‘abyss’?
Never ending depth
What is the adjective ‘incredulous’?
Doubt & disbelief
What is the verb ‘reiterate’?
Restate repeat
What is the adjective ‘indelible’?
Permanent / can’t be forgotten
What is the adjective ‘surreptitious’?
Sneaky
What does the verb ‘exonerated’ mean?
Proved innocent
What does the verb ‘commissenate’ mean?
To show sympathy
What does the noun ‘apprehension’ mean?
Nervous
What does the adjective ‘omnipotent’ mean?
All powerful
What does the adjective ‘spasmodic’ mean?
Sudden/impulsive/uncontrollable
What does the verb ‘pilfer’ mean?
Steal in small quantities
What does the adjective ‘cryptic’ mean?
Purposely mysterious
What does the adjective ‘furtive’ mean?
Sneaky
What does the verb ‘intimated’ mean?
Hinted
What does the noun ‘declamations’ mean?
Formal announcement/speech
What does the adverb ‘contumaciously’ mean?
Reluctantly/half-heartedly
What does the adjective ‘unflappable’ mean?
Calm under pressure
What does the verb ‘adjourn’ mean?
To pause or suspend till another time.
What does the adjective ‘ostentatiously’ mean?
Arrogantly in a bragging manner.
What does the adjective ‘hypothetical’ mean?
A supposed situation (a ‘what if’).
What does the adjective ‘discomfited’ mean?
Uncomfortable.
What does the adjective ‘audacious’ mean?
Bold.
What does the verb ‘mollify’ mean?
To lessen something.
What does the adjective ‘melancholy’ mean?
Gloomy or sad for no reason.
Depreciatory
Comment to bring you down
