Vocab 6 Flashcards
Altruism
the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others
Odious
highly offensive, disgusting, hateful
Indomitable
that cannot be subdued or overcome, as person’s, will, or courage; unconquerable
Solace
comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort
Flourish
to be in a vigorous state; thrive
Emulate
to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass
Malign
to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame
Ostracize
to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.
Amalgamation
the act or process of amalgamating (joining together to make a new whole)
Behoove
to be necessary or proper for, as for moral or ethical considerations; be incumbent on
Nepotistic
patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics
Accrue
to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.
Cognitive
of or relating to cognition; concerned with the act or process of knowing, perceiving, etc.
Symbiotic
living in symbiosis, or having an interdependent relationship
Arbitrary
subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one’s discretion
Amity
friendship; peaceful harmony.
Animosity
a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action
Inevitable
unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary
Harrowing
extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous
Derive
to trace from a source or origin.
Inert
having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance
Surly
churlishly rude or bad-tempered
Nebulous
hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused
Machinations
Usually, machinations. crafty schemes; plots; intrigues.
Prognose
to subject to or make a prognosis.
Convivial
fond of eating, drinking, and good company
Gluttonous
tending to eat and drink excessively; voracious.
Condescending
showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority
Wizened
withered; shriveled
Elusive
cleverly or skillfully evasive
Muddle
to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
Gallant
brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous
Juxtaposition
an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
Casement
a window sash opening on hinges that are generally attached to the upright side of its frame
Palpable
readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident
