Vocab 7 Flashcards
Resourceful
Able to meet situations and utilize environment and resources
The book was resourceful to her paper
Subordinate
Inferior to
The student was subordinate to the teacher
Methodical
Highly structured
The proctor for the test was methodical
Utilitarian
Stressing usefulness over beauty
The utilitarian decision was to buy the smart car
Zealous
Overbearing behavior
The zealous protestors destroyed the city
Tumultuous
Tending to cause chaos
The audience filled the room with tumultuous applause
Sanction
To authorize approval
It was unlikely the principal would sanction the dance
Novel
New
The novel idea was amusing
Resolute
Marked by a firm determination
With resolute concentration, the team won the game
Urbane
Sophisticated
Henry was an urbane traveller; he visited 80 different countries
Ingenuity
Creativity
The artists ingenuity was appreciated
Succinct
Clearly & briefly stated
The teachers lesson must be succinct
Transcendent
Exceeding the usual limits
A God is transcendent because of his powers
Acrimonious
Bitter in language or tone
The acrimonious arguments ruined their friendship
Prevailing
Having superior force
The prevailing winds are from the south
