Vocab definitions Flashcards
Someone who uses flattery to get what they want from an authority figure
sycophant
intending to cause harm
pernicious
appearing everywhere
ubiquitous
a statement that does not logically follow a conversation’s flow
non sequitur
a forceful and bitter verbal
diatribe
showing a lack of care or thought
slipshod
Wicked or Criminal
nefarious
A person or thing that comes before another of a similar kind
precursor
Unable to be captured or broken into
impregnable
shy or modest
demure
overly patriotic
Jingoistic
unable to be soothed
implacable
a natural skill
affinity
A woman who flirts to get what she wants
coquette
lecture at length in an aggressive way
harangue
Use the word sycophant in a sentence
She was being a sycophant to her boss to get higher pay.
Use the word pernicious in a sentence
Although it was the girl’s birthday The boy was feeling pernicious. He wanted to make this the worst day of her life.
Use the word ubiquitous in a sentence
Celebrities are very ubiquitous figures.
Use the word non-sequitur in a sentence
As we discussed plans for the neighborhood Larry got distracted by throwing in some non-sequitur comments.
Use the word diatribe in a sentence
The man screamed a diatribe at us when we walked an inch into his uneven yard.
Use the word slipshod in a sentence
The boy’s yard work was slipshod. My yard was poorly done.
Use the word nefarious in a sentence
The nefarious villains struck again, on the bank of 34th Street.
Use the word precursor in a sentence
A stuffed animal would be a great precursor to a real pet.
Use the word impregnable in a sentence
The superhero was impregnable because of his incredible powers.
Use the word demure in a sentence
The little girl was demure when she got into kindergarten
Use the word jingoistic in a sentence
The boys were jingoistic at the game. They screamed, whooped, shouted, and even painted the team name on their chests.
Use the word implacable in a sentence.
When the boy lost his blanket, he was implacable.
Use the word affinity in a sentence
The barber had a great affinity for hair cutting
Use the word coquette in a sentence
The woman wanted the man’s drink so she played a little coquette in order to get it.
Use the word harangue in a sentence
Mr Coleman harangues us in class everyday, but it’s for a good cause
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: sycophant
flatterer, underachiever
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: pernicious
harmful, passivist
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: ubiquitous
common, uncommon or hidden
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: non-sequitur
irrelevant , relevant
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: diatribe
insult, compliment
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: slipshod
nonchalant, caring
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: nefarious
evil, good
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: precursor
forerunner or replacement, successor
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: impregnable
invincible, fragile
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: demure
Bashful, outgoing
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: jingoistic
nationalist, unpatriotic
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: implacable
unappeasable, replacable
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: affinity
skill, aversion
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: Coquette
seducer, chaste
State and antonym and synonym for the following word: harangue
diatribe, gentle
bemoan
express discontent or sorrow over
misogynist
Someone who hates women
abhor
hate
talisman
an object with magical powers that brings good luck
placid
Not easily upset or excited
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bemoan
mourn, praise
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misogynist
sexist, feminist
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abhor
disapprove or dislike, love or obsess
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Talisman
Juju, jinx
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placid
nonchalant, agitated
Use the word bemoan in a sentence
The man bemoaned at the funeral
Use the word misogynist in a sentence
Andrew Tate is a misogynist
Use the word abhor in a sentence
I abhor rock music
used the word talisman in a sentence
The elf Had a talisman that gave him an “extra life” quote If he were to die
Use the word placid in a sentence.
The man was strong-willed and placid
