vocab 5 Flashcards
What does ‘Implausible’ mean?
Unbelievable; incredible
What does ‘Prudent’ mean?
Careful; cautious; sensible
What does ‘Aesthetic’ refer to?
Relating to the nature of beauty, art, and taste; having a sense of what is beautiful, attractive or pleasing
What is a ‘Paradox’?
A seemingly contradictory statement that nonetheless expresses a truth
What does ‘Enigmatic’ mean?
Mysterious; puzzling; unfathomable; baffling
What does ‘Acquiesce’ mean?
To comply; to agree; to give in
What does ‘Naïve’ mean?
Unaffectedly simple; lacking worldly expertise; overly credulous; unsophisticated; immature; inexperienced; ingenuous; gullible
What is ‘Autonomy’?
Independence; self-governance
What does ‘Futile’ mean?
Completely useless; doomed to failure; in vain
What does ‘Indigenous’ refer to?
Native to an area
