Vocab Junkie - Set 4 Flashcards
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veracity
(vur-rass-ih-tee)
n. truthfulness
In order to have her article published, Susan needed to prove the veracity of her claims.
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verbiage
(ver-bee-idge)
n. an overabundance of words
n. one’s manner of speaking
The elderly speaker’s verbiage tended toward the formal.
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vestige
(ves-tidge)
n. a small remnant
That abandoned well is a vestige of the manor that once stood here.
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vex
(vex)
v. to annoy or bother
v. to confound
v. to talk about extensively
It was when they were allowed to horse around the house that the children vexed her the most.
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vigilant
(vidge-ih-lunt)
adj. watchful
Our new dog is very vigilant when it comes to guarding the house.
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vigor
(vig-er)
n. energy, vitality
n. strength; forcefulness
After she broke her hip dancing, Kate realized that she had lost the youthful vigor she once had.
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virtuoso
(vur-chew-owe-so)
n. a highly-skilled artist
Even at a young age, it was clear that Beethoven was a virtuoso in the making.
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viscous
(viss-kuss)
adj. thick and syrup-like
They slathered a viscous glue over the pieces to make sure they would stick.
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vituperate
(vahy-too-puh-rehyt)
v. to scold
The old man vituperated the neighborhood boys who were trespassing on his lawn.
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vivacious
(vih-vey-shuss)
adj. energetic; full of life
At ninety years old, Melinda was known for being particularly vivacious for her age.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
n. truthfulness
veracity
(vur-rass-ih-tee)
synonyms: certainty, truth, fact
The witness’s veracity was crucial in determining the outcome of the trial.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
n. an overabundance of words
n. one’s manner of speaking
verbiage
(ver-bee-idge)
synonyms: wordiness, verbosity; delivery
The report was filled with so much verbiage that the main points were lost.
His verbiage revealed his eloquence and command of language.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
n. a small remnant
vestige
(ves-tidge)
synonyms: remainder, hint
The ruins were the last vestige of the once-great civilization.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
v. to annoy or bother
v. to confound
v. to talk about extensively
vex
(vex)
synonyms: distress, agitate; confuse
Her constant questions began to vex the teacher during the lecture.
The unexpected turn of events continued to vex the detectives, leaving them puzzled.
The author chose to vex the theme of resilience throughout her novel.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
adj. watchful
vigilant
(vidge-ih-lunt)
synonyms: attentive, aware, on the lookout
The security team remained vigilant during the event to ensure everyone’s safety.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
n. energy, vitality
n. strength; forcefulness
vigor
(vig-er)
synonyms: power, intensity
She approached her workouts with remarkable vigor and enthusiasm.
The speech was delivered with such vigor that it inspired the entire audience.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
n. a highly-skilled artist
virtuoso
(vur-chew-owe-so)
synonyms: ace, artist, professional
The concert featured a virtuoso on the violin, captivating the audience with his talent.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
adj. thick and syrup-like
viscous
(viss-kuss)
synonyms: slow-flowing, syrupy
The viscous syrup clung to the spoon as she poured it over the pancakes.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
v. to scold
vituperate
(vahy-too-puh-rehyt)
synonyms: abuse, berate, yell at
The manager did not hesitate to vituperate the employee for repeated mistakes.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
adj. energetic; full of life
vivacious
(vih-vey-shuss)
synonyms: lively, spirited
Her vivacious personality lit up the room and lifted everyone’s spirits.
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meticulous
(muh-tick-yuh-luss)
adj. paying great attention to detail
He was a meticulous sculptor, sometimes spending hours perfecting a single fingernail on one of his figures.
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mimicry
(mim-ih-kree)
n. a close imitation of something else
Mimicry is common in the animal kingdom, such as when harmless species assume the aspect of poisonous ones to avoid being eaten.
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minuet
(min-you-et)
n. a slow, stately, pattern dance in 3/4 time
n. the music to accompany the dance of the same name
A minuet is always danced with three beats per measure.
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minute
(my-newt)
adj. tiny
adj. attentive to the smallest details
The chances of such a slow horse actually winning the race are minute.
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mirth
(murth)
n. glee; joy
The house was always full of happy laughter and other signs of mirth.
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dissipated
(dis-uh-pey-tid)
adj. devoted to the pursuit of pleasure; hedonistic
His life quickly became dissipated and unstructured after he won the lottery.
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misanthrope
(miss-un-throwp)
n. hater of humanity
The old man was a notorious misanthrope who loathed even his own children.
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invidious
(in-vid-ee-uhs)
adj. offensive, provoking resentment or ill-will
The teacher’s invidious practice of playing favorites led to several parent conferences.
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misconstrue
(miss-kun-strew)
v. to misunderstand
Eva has a habit of misconstruing compliments, reading amorous designs into the most innocent remarks.
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remit
(rih-mit)
v. to transmit payment
v. to refrain from exacting
v. to pardon
v. to desist, postpone or give up
The transaction was completed after the buyer remitted the money.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
adj. paying great attention to detail
meticulous
(muh-tick-yuh-luss)
synonyms: perfectionist, painstaking
The artist was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
n. a close imitation of something else
mimicry
(mim-ih-kree)
synonyms: mime, imitation
The butterfly’s mimicry of the leaves helped it evade predators.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
n. a slow, stately, pattern dance in 3/4 time
n. the music to accompany the dance of the same name
minuet
(min-you-et)
synonyms: dance, waltz; music, piece
The couple gracefully performed a minuet at the formal ball.
The orchestra played a beautiful minuet, setting the perfect mood for the dance.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
adj. tiny
adj. attentive to the smallest details
minute
(my-newt)
synonyms: very small, miniature; exact, precise
The scientist examined the minute details of the specimen under a microscope.
Her minute attention to detail ensured that the project was flawless.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
n. glee; joy
mirth
(murth)
synonyms: cheer, amusement
The children’s mirth was evident as they played in the sunny park.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
adj. devoted to the pursuit of pleasure; hedonistic
dissipated
(dis-uh-pey-tid)
synonyms: self-indulgent, spoiled, debauched
His dissipated lifestyle left him with few meaningful relationships.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
n. hater of humanity
misanthrope
(miss-un-throwp)
synonyms: cynic, curmudgeon
The misanthrope rarely left his house, preferring solitude over social interaction.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
adj. offensive, provoking resentment or ill-will
invidious
(in-vid-ee-uhs)
synonyms: abominable, repugnant
The manager’s invidious remarks about his employees created a hostile work environment.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
v. to misunderstand
misconstrue
(miss-kun-strew)
synonyms: distort, mistake, misread
She feared her tone might misconstrue her intentions during the conversation.
Which of your vocabulary words means the following?
v. to transmit payment
v. to refrain from exacting
v. to pardon
v. to desist, postpone or give up
remit
(rih-mit)
synonyms: transfer; stop, postpone; alleviate, pardon
Please remit payment by the due date to avoid any late fees.
The judge decided to remit the penalty, showing leniency in her ruling.
The governor chose to remit the sentences of several non-violent offenders.
After careful consideration, they decided to remit their claim for damages.