Vocab G3&4 Flashcards
abhor
regard with disgust and hatred
adamant
refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind
admonish
warn or reprimand someone firmly
adversary
one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
aggravate
make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious
animosity
strong hostility
antagonistic
showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something
belligerent
hostile and aggressive
antipathy
a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion
bombastic
high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated
chagrin
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
condescending
show feelings of superiority; be patronizing
defensive
used or intended to defend or protect
detest
dislike intensely
disparage
regard or represent as being of little worth
furious
extremely angry
grievances
a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment
indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
irate
feeling or characterized by great anger
jeer
make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
malicious
characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
menace
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
reprehensible
deserving censure or condemnation
repugnant
extremely distasteful; unacceptable
scorn
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt
wrath
extreme anger
GROUP 4
achieve
successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage
acumen
the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
adept
very skilled or proficient at something
analyze
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage
authoritative
able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable
cogent
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
conniving
given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful
competent
having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
contemplation
the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time
counsel
advice, especially that given formally
cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion
debate
a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward
eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
epitome
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
esoteric
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest
exemplify
be a typical example of
excel
be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
expert
a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area
ingenuity
the quality of being clever, original, and inventive
innovate
make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products
insight
the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing
keen
(of a sense) highly developed
knowledgable
intelligent and well informed
mentor
an experienced and trusted adviser
omniscient
knowing everything
pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
ruminate
think deeply about something
sage
an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean
shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
wily
skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully
