Vocab 22,23,24 Flashcards
Having a strong feeling of dislike or reluctance
Averse
To leave one country or region in order to settle in another
Emigrate
In a manner marked by metaphorical language or figures of speech
Figuratively
To enter and settle in a country or region that is not ones native land
Immigrate
A. Having or showing creative or inventive skill b. Original or imaginative skill in design or execution
Ingenious
Showing or having simplicity, openness and honest, In a childlike way
Ingenuous
According to the actual meaning of a word or phrase
Literally
A. To ill-treat persistently and grievously b. To annoy continually; pester
Persecute
To bring a legal action against in order to convict of a violation of a law
Prosecute
A. Strict economy, especially that imposed by force b. Severity of sternness of appearance or disposition
Austerity
To decrease in value; to cause to decrease in price or value; to undervalue; belittle
Depreciate
The value of a property after subtraction the liabilities that can be claimed against it; net value
Equity
Avoiding the unnecessary expenditure of money; thrifty
Frugal
Lacking money or resources to provide adequately the necessities of life; needy; impoverished
Indigent
Very emeritus in giving; marked by or showing great generosity
Munificent
Consisting of or having to do with money
Pecuniary
A moderate and brief decline in economic activity; the act of withdrawing or going back
Recession
To pay compensation for goods, services or losses
Remunerate
Capable of meeting all financial obligations, such as the payment of debts
Solvent
Having or showing skill, cleverness or resourcefulness in handling difficult situations
Adroit
A. Very sophisticated; worldly b. Uninterested, Unexcited, or bored as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment
Blasé
A trite or overused expression or idea, such as “time flies” b. Something overly familiar and commonplace
Cliché
A body of customers or patrons
Clientele
A person who organizes, operates and assumes the risk of a business venture
Entrepreneur
Something in which a person excels; a strong point
Forte
Lacking social experience or grace; awkward; rude; tactless
Gauche
Marked by unaffected simplicity; unsophisticated; artless b. Showing a lack of experience or judgement
Naive
Cool, carefree, and casually unconcerned, or seeming so b. Without enthusiasm indifferent
Nonchalant
An appointment or engagement to meet at a fixed place or time b. A meeting or gathering place
Rendezvous
A. Unfavorable to ones interest or welfare b. Contrary or opposing in intention or effect; hostile
Adverse
