Vocab Flashcards
Disdain
Noun
Belief that something or someone is worse or lower
Indignant
Adjective
Angry at something thought to be wrong or unfair; angry
Commensurate
Adjective
Equal; corresponding
Depreciate
Verb
To lose value or worth; lessen; cheapen
Invidious
Adjective
Hateful or spiteful; defamatory
Providential
Adjective
Happening by good fortune; lucky; fortunate
Circumspect
Adjective
Careful; mindful of rules and consequences; prudent
Lucid
Adjective
Easy to understand; clear; comprehensible
Translucent
Adjective
Allowing light to pass through; semi-transparent
Invoke
Verb
To call on for support; appeal to
Provocative
Adjective
Causing disturbance or excitement
Revoke
Verb
To make invalid; deactivate; recall; cancel
Affable
Adjective
Easy to converse with; friendly; courteous
Edict
Noun
An official order; decree
Misinformation
Noun
Untrue or wrong information