Vocab Flashcards
A common person in Ancient Rome
Plebeian
Flat, dull, or trite remark
Platitude
Not modest, makes oneself look important
Pompous
Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
Presumptuous
Liar
Prevaricator
A sharp, stern disapproval
Rebuke
Not to speak freely (by choice)
Reticent
State of intense excitement and happiness
Euphoria
Unreasonably high, expensive
Exorbitant
Free someone or something, release
Extricate
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Facetious
Having or displaying a passionate intensity
Fervent
Obviously offensive, shameless
Flagrant
Inspiring fear or respect, disturbing
Formidable
Continuing without pause or interruption
Incessant
Lazy, wanting to avoid activity or exertion
Indolent
Impossible to subdue or defeat
Indomitable
Not fit or suitable for eating
Inedible
Too great to be expressed or described in words
Ineffable
Having or showing no skill; clumsy
Inept
Extremely small
Infinitesimal
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive
Odious
Excessive enthusiasm
Overzealous
Acceptable to the taste or mind
Palatable
Done quickly without showing that you care
Perfunctory
Having a harmful effect; destructive
Pernicious
Having little value or importance
Picayune
To stop someone from feeling angry
Placate
Excessive; not within proper or reasonable limits
Inordinate
Intended to entrap; operating in a inconspicuous or harmless way but actually with gave effect
Insidious
Unending; incapable of being terminated
Interminable
To hint or imply
Intimate
Settled or confirmed in a habit
Inveterate
Lazy; without interest or determination; lack of enthusiasm
Lackadaisical
Present but not visible
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