Vocab Journal- starred, WOW, and esoteric words Flashcards
What is the definition of the verb admonish (TWO)?
warn or reprimand someone firmly. OR advise or urge (someone) earnestly.
what is the definition of the adjective churlish?
vulgar OR marked by a lack of civility or graciousness : surly
what is the definition of the adjective cavalier?
showing a lack of proper concern; offhand, indifferent, casual
what is the definition of the adjective insouciant?
showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent.
what is the definition of the adjective magnanimous?
generous
what is the definition of the noun divination?
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
what is the definition of the adjective tantamount?
equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
what is the definition of the adjective chimerical?
given to fantastic schemes
what is the definition of the noun inebriated?
make (someone) drunk; intoxicate.
what is the definition of the noun occult?
matters regarded as involving the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers or some secret knowledge of them
how do you spell the word-uh-kaw-muh-day-tihv-nihs?
accommodativeness
what is the defintion of the adjective supercilious?
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.; haughty, arrogant
what is the definition of the adjective ephemeral?
lasting for a very short time.; transient, evanescent fugacious (from fugare meaning to run.) cursory
what is the definition of the noun adulation?
obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise.;exaltation
what is the definition of the adjective salacious?
having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters.; obscene, lewd
what is the definition of the noun polemicist?
a person who engages in controversial debate (REMEMBER polem-= war in greek!)
what is the definition of the verb vitiate?
to make faulty or defective : impair OR debase
what is the defnition of the adjective sedulous?
showing dedication and diligence.
What is the definition of the adjective noxious?
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
what is the definition of the adjective pernicious?
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
What is the definition of the adjective virulent? (TWO relating to a disease)
extremely sever or harmful in its effects OR highly infective.
what is the definition of the adjective virulent (not related to a disease)
bitterly hostile.
What is the definition of the adjective vitriolic?
filled with bitter criticism or malice.
What is the definition of the adjective vindictive?
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
what is the definition of the verb vindicate?
to clear someone of blame or suspicion OR show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
what is the definition of the adjective acrimonious?
(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.
what is the definition of the noun platitude?
a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. (cliche, bromide, banality)
what is the definition of the adjective vapid?
offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.; insipid, trite
what is the definition of the adjective trite?
) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.
