Vocab GPT Flashcards
What does ‘Abstruse’ mean?
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example: The professor’s explanation was so abstruse that most of the class could not follow it.
What does ‘Acumen’ mean?
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.
Example: Her business acumen helped the company thrive in a competitive market.
What does ‘Alacrity’ mean?
Cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness.
Example: He accepted the invitation with alacrity, eager to attend the event.
What does ‘Anachronistic’ mean?
Belonging to a period other than the one being portrayed.
Example: The film’s use of modern technology in a medieval setting felt anachronistic.
What does ‘Apocryphal’ mean?
Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
Example: The story of the lost treasure is apocryphal, with no evidence to support it.
What does ‘Arduous’ mean?
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example: The mountain hike was arduous, but the view from the top made it worthwhile.
What does ‘Avarice’ mean?
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Example: His avarice led him to make unethical business decisions.
What does ‘Benevolent’ mean?
Well-meaning and kindly.
Example: The benevolent teacher always went out of her way to help struggling students.
What does ‘Bombastic’ mean?
High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.
Example: The politician’s bombastic speech failed to address the real issues.
What does ‘Cacophony’ mean?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example: The cacophony of car horns and shouting in the busy city street was overwhelming.
What does ‘Capitulate’ mean?
To surrender or give in to demands.
Example: After weeks of resistance, the general was forced to capitulate to the enemy forces.
What does ‘Cogent’ mean?
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example: She presented a cogent argument that won over the jury.
What does ‘Conflagration’ mean?
A large destructive fire.
Example: The wildfire turned into a massive conflagration that consumed miles of forest.
What does ‘Conundrum’ mean?
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
Example: The team was faced with a conundrum: how to finish the project on time with limited resources.
What does ‘Copious’ mean?
Abundant in supply or quantity.
Example: She took copious notes during the lecture to ensure she didn’t miss any important details.
What does ‘Curmudgeon’ mean?
A bad-tempered or surly person.
Example: The old man was a curmudgeon, always complaining about the noise outside his window.
What does ‘Debilitate’ mean?
To make someone weak or infirm.
Example: The illness debilitated him to the point where he could barely get out of bed.
What does ‘Decorum’ mean?
Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
Example: She showed great decorum during the formal dinner.
What does ‘Dissonance’ mean?
Lack of harmony among musical notes or a disagreement.
Example: The dissonance between their ideas caused friction in the team.
What does ‘Ebullient’ mean?
Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement.
Example: The ebullient crowd cheered wildly as the team won the championship.
What does ‘Effervescent’ mean?
Giving off bubbles; lively and enthusiastic.
Example: Her effervescent personality brightened up the entire room.
What does ‘Enervate’ mean?
To make someone feel drained of energy or vitality.
Example: The long day in the heat enervated him, leaving him exhausted.
What does ‘Ephemeral’ mean?
Lasting for a very short time.
Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading as quickly as it arrived.
What does ‘Esoteric’ mean?
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
Example: The lecture was so esoteric that only a few students in the advanced class could grasp it.
What does ‘Exacerbate’ mean?
To make a situation worse.
Example: His harsh words only served to exacerbate the problem.
What does ‘Extrapolate’ mean?
To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information.
Example: Based on the current data, scientists extrapolated that the disease would spread further.
What does ‘Facetious’ mean?
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Example: His facetious comments about the accident were inappropriate and offensive.
What does ‘Garrulous’ mean?
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Example: The garrulous neighbor told me the same story three times in one conversation.
What does ‘Harangue’ mean?
A lengthy and aggressive speech.
Example: The coach gave a harangue to the team after their disappointing loss.
What does ‘Hedonistic’ mean?
Pursuing pleasure as the highest good.
Example: His hedonistic lifestyle involved constant partying and indulgence.
What does ‘Imbue’ mean?
To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.
Example: The teacher’s passion for literature imbued the students with a love for reading.
What does ‘Impetuous’ mean?
Acting quickly without thought or care.
Example: His impetuous decision to quit his job without a backup plan led to regret.
What does ‘Ineffable’ mean?
Too great or extreme to be described or expressed in words.
Example: The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, leaving us in stunned silence.
What does ‘Inept’ mean?
Lacking skill or ability.
Example: His inept handling of the project led to its failure.
What does ‘Inexorable’ mean?
Impossible to stop or prevent.
Example: The inexorable rise of technology has changed every aspect of our lives.
What does ‘Ingenuous’ mean?
Innocent and unsuspecting.
Example: The ingenuous child believed everything she was told without question.
What does ‘Insidious’ mean?
Proceeding in a subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example: The insidious nature of the disease made it difficult to detect in its early stages.
What does ‘Intrepid’ mean?
Fearless, adventurous.
Example: The intrepid explorer trekked through the dense jungle without hesitation.
What does ‘Juxtapose’ mean?
To place two things side by side for comparison.
Example: The artist liked to juxtapose modern and classical styles in his work.
What does ‘Laconic’ mean?
Using few words, concise.
Example: His laconic response showed that he was not interested in the conversation.
What does ‘Lethargy’ mean?
A state of sluggishness, inactivity, or apathy.
Example: The heat and humidity left her in a state of lethargy.
What does ‘Lugubrious’ mean?
Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
Example: The lugubrious music added to the somber atmosphere of the funeral.
What does ‘Mendacious’ mean?
Not telling the truth; lying.
Example: The politician’s mendacious statements were exposed during the investigation.
What does ‘Misanthrope’ mean?
A person who dislikes or distrusts humankind.
Example: The old man was a misanthrope, avoiding social interactions whenever possible.
What does ‘Obfuscate’ mean?
To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
Example: The company’s financial report was designed to obfuscate the true state of its finances.
What does ‘Obsequious’ mean?
Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree.
Example: The obsequious assistant constantly flattered her boss to gain favor.
What does ‘Onerous’ mean?
Burdensome, involving a lot of effort.
Example: The onerous task of cleaning the entire house took all weekend.
What does ‘Ostensible’ mean?
Appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
Example: His ostensible reason for leaving early was a meeting, but he was really going to a concert.
What does ‘Paragon’ mean?
A perfect example of a particular quality.
Example: She was the paragon of kindness, always helping others in need.
What does ‘Pedantic’ mean?
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules.
Example: The pedantic teacher focused on trivial grammar rules rather than the main lesson.
Pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example: The pernicious effects of smoking can take years to manifest.
Perspicacious
Having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
Example: The detective was perspicacious, noticing details that others missed.
Prodigal
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
Example: His prodigal spending habits led to financial ruin.
Prosaic
Lacking poetic beauty; dull and unimaginative.
Example: The movie’s prosaic plot failed to capture the audience’s attention.
Pugnacious
Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
Example: His pugnacious attitude made him unpopular at work.
Recalcitrant
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude.
Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the classroom rules.
Redolent
Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something.
Example: The old house was redolent of childhood memories.
Sagacious
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example: The sagacious leader made wise decisions during times of crisis.
Salient
Most noticeable or important.
Example: The salient feature of the building was its massive glass dome.
Sycophant
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example: The CEO surrounded himself with sycophants who never questioned his decisions.
Trepidation
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
Example: She approached the stage with trepidation, nervous about her first public speech.
Ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example: The ubiquitous influence of social media is felt in almost every aspect of modern life.
Vacillate
To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
Example: She vacillated between accepting the job offer and staying at her current position.
Vehement
Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
Example: His vehement opposition to the proposal was clear in his speech.
Vicissitude
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
Example: The vicissitudes of life can be difficult to navigate, but they also provide valuable lessons.
Vindicate
To clear someone of blame or suspicion.
Example: New evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
Wistful
Longing or yearning for something that is unattainable.
Example: She felt wistful when she saw the old photos of her childhood home.
Zealous
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
Example: The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly to help rebuild the community center.
Abandon
To give up completely; to leave behind.
Example: The family had to abandon their home when the floodwaters rose too high.
Abhor
To regard with disgust and hatred.
Example: He abhorred any form of cruelty and dedicated his life to animal rights.
Aberration
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
Example: The sudden cold spell was an aberration in the usual warm weather for this time of year.
Abject
Extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.
Example: His abject failure to prepare for the exam left him feeling ashamed.
Abscond
To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest.
Example: The thief attempted to abscond with the stolen money, but the police caught him.
Abstain
To deliberately avoid or refrain from doing something.
Example: She decided to abstain from eating dessert in order to maintain a healthy diet.
Abstruse
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum physics was abstruse and left many students confused.
Accentuate
To make something more noticeable or prominent.
Example: The bright red dress helped to accentuate her natural beauty.
Anomaly
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Example: The sudden spike in temperature was an anomaly in the usual weather patterns.
Assiduous
Showing great care and perseverance.
Example: She worked assiduously to complete the project on time.
Belligerent
Hostile and aggressive.
Example: His belligerent attitude during the debate made it difficult to have a productive conversation.
Benefactor
A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
Example: The scholarship was made possible by a generous benefactor.
Bilk
To cheat or defraud someone.
Example: The con artist tried to bilk the elderly woman out of her savings.
Blithe
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference, often considered improper.
Example: Her blithe disregard for the rules made her unpopular with the teachers.
Bombast
High-sounding language with little meaning; inflated speech.
Example: The politician’s bombast failed to convince the voters of his sincerity.
Brouhaha
A noisy and overexcited reaction to something.
Example: The new policy caused a brouhaha in the media.
Cacophony
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example: The cacophony of car horns in the traffic jam was deafening.
Capitulate
To surrender or give up resistance.
Example: After a long standoff, the rebels finally capitulated to the government forces.
Censure
To express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.
Example: The board decided to censure the manager for his inappropriate behavior.
Chicanery
The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.
Example: The politician’s chicanery was eventually uncovered, leading to his downfall.
Coerce
To force someone into doing something against their will.
Example: They tried to coerce him into signing the contract, but he refused.
Cogent
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example: Her cogent argument persuaded the jury to acquit the defendant.
Collusion
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy.
Example: The two companies were accused of collusion to fix prices in the market.
Concur
To agree with someone or something.
Example: I concur with your assessment of the situation.
Confluence
The junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width.
Example: The city was built at the confluence of two major rivers.
Convoluted
Extremely complex and difficult to follow.
Example: The plot of the movie was so convoluted that many viewers were left confused.
Corpulent
Obese or fat.
Example: The corpulent man had difficulty fitting into the small chair.
Craven
Lacking courage; cowardly.
Example: His craven actions during the crisis showed a lack of leadership.
Debacle
A sudden and complete failure; a fiasco.
Example: The company’s debacle in the stock market was a result of poor management.
Defenestration
The act of throwing someone out of a window.
Example: The famous defenestration of Prague led to the beginning of the Thirty Years’ War.
Defunct
No longer existing or functioning.
Example: The defunct factory has been turned into a museum.
Demagogue
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices.
Example: The demagogue stirred up emotions with his inflammatory speeches.
Derelict
In a very poor condition because of disuse and neglect.
Example: The derelict building was an eyesore in the otherwise pristine neighborhood.
Diaphanous
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example: She wore a diaphanous gown that shimmered in the moonlight.
Diligent
Showing persistent effort and hard work.
Example: The diligent student studied every night to prepare for the exam.
Disparage
To regard or speak of someone or something as being of little worth.
Example: She felt hurt when her colleague disparaged her idea in front of the team.
Dissemble
To conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs.
Example: He tried to dissemble his true feelings, but his face betrayed him.
Dissident
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example: The dissident was arrested for speaking out against the government’s corruption.
Docile
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
Example: The docile puppy was easy to train and followed commands immediately.
Ebullient
Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement.
Example: His ebullient personality made him the life of the party.
Eclectic
Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example: The artist’s eclectic style combined elements from various artistic movements.
Effusive
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example: She was effusive in her praise for the wonderful dinner.
Enervate, Pronunciation: /ˈɛnərveɪt/ Definition: To make someone feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken. ##Footnote: Example: The long hot summer days seemed to enervate the workers leaving them exhausted.
Enervate
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnərveɪt/ Definition: To make someone feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken. ##Footnote: Example: The long hot summer days seemed to enervate the workers leaving them exhausted.
