Vocab Flashcards

0
Q

Indigenous

A

Belonging to a particular region or country

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

Assuage

A

To lessen or to calm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Onslaught

A

A violent attack

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Erratic

A

Irregular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Persevere

A

To carry on in spite of difficulties

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Contentious

A

Always ready to argue or fight

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Disapprobation

A

Disapproval

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Auspicious

A

Favorable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Benign

A

Kind and gentle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Edification

A

Education; instruction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Prowess

A

Superior ability or skill

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Malignant

A

Dangerous; evil

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Vigil

A

A watch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Unfathomable

A

Something that can not be understood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Aberrations

A

A deviation, or moving away from, something that is normal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Caricatures

A

A representation of a person where certain features of that person are exaggerated or distorted

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Compensation

A

To pay for something or to make up for something

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Ingenious

A

Simple;innocent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Provocation

A

To excite some sort of feeling; often anger or irritation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Inconspicuous

A

To not attract attention

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Degradation

A

A state of low honor or moral

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Umbrage

A

Offense

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Reconnaissance

A

Examination

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Indignantly

A

Angrily

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Infallible
Never wrong
25
Ominous
Threatening; sinister
26
Stifle
Hold back; suppress
27
Venerable
Impressive on account of age or historic associations
28
Acquiescence
Agreement without protest
29
Aggregation
Group; gathering
30
Formidable
Impressive
31
Elucidate
Explain
32
Congenital
A condition that is in existence at birth
33
Prosperity
Good fortune; wealth
34
Acrimonious
Sarcastic; bitter; nasty
35
Strenuous
Work or labor that requires a lot of energy and stamina
36
Perpetual
Everlasting; continuous
37
Volition
The act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing
38
Discreet
Carefully phrased; cautious
39
Temerity
Foolish or rash boldness
40
Acquit
Clear of a charge; find not guilty
41
Exhilarated
Cheerful, merry
42
Cynical
Someone who often belittles or makes fun of someone else
43
Vehement
Full of emotion and strong feeling
44
Infantile
Childish
45
Impertinence
Disrespect
46
Squalor
Filth
47
Remorse
A feeling of regret and guilt
48
Recluse
Someone who stays away from society and the company of others
49
Spurious
Outwardly resembles something but does not have the genuine qualities of that thing
50
Notoriety
Fame
51
Florid
Very flowery in style; elegant
52
Nondescript
Dull; with no special or interesting qualities
53
Carcass
Body
54
Eccentricities
Odd behavior
55
Repertoire
Accomplishments; skills
56
Irascible
Angry
57
Staccato
Distinct; sharp and crisp
58
Reprimand
Scold
59
Blandly
Smoothly; without excitement