Vocab 2 Flashcards
Credible
Able to be believed, convincing
Crude
In a natural or raw state; not refined or processed
Cumulative
Increasing or becoming greater by successive additions
Despair
Loss of hope or confidence
Deteriorate
Become progressively worse
Diminish
Make or become less
Discernible
Able to be seen or noticed
Disconsolate
Sad and without hope
Disdain
Contempt or scorn
Disfigure
Spoil the appearance of
Dismay
Consternation and distress
Disturb
Interfere with the peace or order of
Divert
Cause to change course or direction
Doggedness
Persistent determination
Dynastic
Relating to a dynasty
Ecstasy
Intense joy or pleasure
Egocentric
Self-centered
Egotistical
Excessively conceited or arrogant
Elongate
Make (something) longer
Embodiment
A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
Emphatic
Forceful and definite
Envy
A feeling of resentful longing or desire for the possessions or qualities of another
Epiphany
A sudden moment of understanding or realization
Euphoric
Feeling or expressing great happiness
Exalt
Hold someone or something in very high regard
Exemplify
Be a typical example
Exhibitionist
A person who enjoys displaying themselves or their abilities in a way designed to attract attention
Experience
Convenience or practicality
Exploit
Use (a situation or person) in a way considered unfair or for one’s own advantage
Exuberance
Enthusiasm and energy
Exultant
Triumphantly joyful
Fanaticism
Excessive enthusiasm or zeal
Fatuous
Silly or pointless
Fawning
Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Fecundity
The ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth
Flamboyant
Conspicuously showy
Fleeting
Lasting for a very short time
Flippant
Not showing serious consideration or respect
Flounce
Move or walk with an exaggerated jerky movements
Forebode
Seem likely to happen; be an omen of
Foreshadow
Be a warning or indication of a future event
Fruitless
Producing no useful result
Fusion
The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Futile
Having no effect; useless
Habitual
Done or occuring constantly or repeatedly
Heir
A person who inherits or is entitled to inherit property or a title
Humility
A modest or low view of one’s own importance; humbleness
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Idyllic
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque