Vocab Junkie - Set 8 Flashcards

Question

# Define: indelible | (in-**del**-uh-buhl)

Answer 1

adj. impossible to remove or to forget ## Footnote The memory of that day had become _indelible_ in his mind.

Answer 2

adj. complex, intricate, labyrinthine ## Footnote The _byzantine_ rules of the card game confused everyone.

Answer 3

v. to attack verbally, to deprecate ## Footnote The protesters were _inveighing_ against government policies.

Answer 4

n. slight infraction of rules, a minor sin ## Footnote As a society, we tend to take our politicians to task over _peccadilloes_ while overlooking the failings of our political system as a whole.

Answer 5

n. a formal and elaborate public compliment; praise, laudation ## Footnote The mayor extended a _panegyric_ to all of the citizens who were fighting overseas.

Answer 6

v. to drink deeply; to intoxicate oneself with great enjoyment ## Footnote He _quaffed_ the pint in three hearty gulps.

Answer 7

gossamer | (**goss**-uh-murr) ## Footnote synonyms: thin, delicate, light, fragile The _gossamer_ fabric flowed gracefully in the breeze.

Answer 8

inimical | (ih-**nim**-ih-kuhl) ## Footnote synonyms: antagonistic, harmful The _inimical_ environment made survival difficult for newcomers.

Answer 9

vainglorious | (veyn-**glawr**-ee-us) ## Footnote synonyms: immodest, self-absorbed His _vainglorious_ boasting about his achievements alienated his friends.

Answer 10

pariah | (puh-**rahy**-uh) ## Footnote synonyms: vagabond, persona non grata After the scandal, he became a _pariah_ in his community.

Answer 11

indelible | (in-**del**-uh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: enduring, lasting, unforgettable The _indelible_ memories of her childhood stayed with her forever.

Answer 12

byzantine | (**biz**-uhn-teen) ## Footnote synonyms: convoluted, elaborate The _byzantine_ regulations made it challenging for businesses to operate.

Answer 13

inveigh | (in-**vey**) ## Footnote synonyms: remonstrate, lambaste She would often _inveigh_ against the injustices she witnessed.

Answer 14

peccadillo | (pek-uh-**dil**-oh) ## Footnote synonyms: faux pas, misdemeanor, vice His minor _peccadillo_ was quickly forgiven by his friends.

Answer 15

panegyric | (pan-ih-**djirr**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: flattery, compliment, credit The mayor delivered a _panegyric_ in honor of the retiring principal.

Answer 16

quaff | (**kwaf**) ## Footnote synonyms: guzzle, swig They gathered to _quaff_ their drinks in celebration of the occasion.

Answer 17

adj. not fully formed ## Footnote An _inchoate_ sense of duty is no substitute for a sober assessment of the hardships that lie ahead if you decide to follow your husband to his remote post.

Answer 18

n. an attempt or trial v. to test, try, experiment, investigate ## Footnote My frequent _essays_ at piano playing have only met with failure.

Answer 19

adj. quick to understand or perceptive adj. clearly expressed; decisive ## Footnote The boy's _incisive_ mind allowed him to excel in all of his classes.

Answer 20

adj. unable to be corrected or reformed ## Footnote _Incorrigible_ juvenile offenders are sent to a special program within the prison.

Answer 21

v. to teach by frequent repetition ## Footnote Throughout the year, the faculty is expected to _inculcate_ the essentials of fire safety in the students.

Answer 22

adj. originating in a certain place ## Footnote The Aborigines are a people _indigenous_ to Australia.

Answer 23

adj. extremely poor ## Footnote The organization's mission was to provide educational resources to _indigent_ women in various countries.

Answer 24

adj. habitually lazy adj. causing little or no pain ## Footnote The company's owner decided to fire the most _indolent_ workers first.

Answer 25

adj. fragrant, suggestive, or evocative ## Footnote The fraternity house was _redolent_ of stale beer and day-old pizza

Answer 26

adj. looking to the future adj. frugal ## Footnote The young couple's _provident_ financial planning was an asset to them later in life.

Answer 27

inchoate | (in-**koe**-it) ## Footnote synonyms: undeveloped, beginning, elementary The _inchoate_ project needed more planning before it could proceed.

Answer 28

essay | (n., **ess**-ey, v., ess-**ey**) ## Footnote synonyms: experiment, endeavor, attempt, trial His _essay_ to improve the system was well-received. She would _essay_ various techniques to find the best solution.

Answer 29

incisive | (in-**sahy**-siv) ## Footnote synonyms: intelligent, quick; clear-cut Her _incisive_ analysis of the data impressed her colleagues. His _incisive_ comments clarified the complex issue.

Answer 30

incorrigible | (in-**kor**-ih-juh-bull) ## Footnote synonyms: rebellious, disobedient, incurable The _incorrigible_ child continued to misbehave despite repeated warnings.

Answer 31

inculcate | (ing-**cull**-kate) ## Footnote synonyms: communicate, drill, instill Teachers aim to _inculcate_ critical thinking skills in their students.

Answer 32

indigenous | (in-**didj**-ih-nuss) ## Footnote synonyms: native, inborn, aboriginal The _indigenous_ cultures of the region have a rich history.

Answer 33

indigent | (**in**-dih-djunt) ## Footnote synonyms: destitute, impoverished The _indigent_ family received assistance from local charities.

Answer 34

indolent | (**in**-dull-uhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: idle, lazy; insensitive His _indolent_ lifestyle prevented him from achieving his goals. The _indolent_ tumor was not causing any immediate health issues.

Answer 35

redolent | (**red**-uhl-uhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: aromatic, imbued with The kitchen was _redolent_ of freshly baked bread and spices.

Answer 36

provident | (**prov**-ih-duhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: cautious, prepared; thrifty Her _provident_ planning ensured a secure retirement. He was _provident_ with his resources, always saving for a rainy day.

Answer 37

adj. troublesome, unruly, adverse, or indecent ## Footnote This is not the first time I have noted _untoward_ similarities between those two students' papers.

Answer 38

n. a song or expression of joy or praise ## Footnote After their country won the World Cup, the band wrote a _paean_ to the national team that became a Top 20 hit.

Answer 39

n. the act of defamation or maligning; a derogatory remark ## Footnote The _aspersions_ cast by his political opponent took weeks to eradicate.

Answer 40

adj. easy to understand adj. transparent (permitting light to pass through) adj. having a clear mind ## Footnote The artist was unable to express his abstract ideas in a _lucid_ manner.

Answer 41

adj. emitting light; bright adj. enlightening ## Footnote My friend raves about this "_luminous_" collection of poems, though I didn't think it was particularly insightful.

Answer 42

adj. growing in extreme abundance adj. luxurious and complexly detailed ## Footnote Anne's _luxuriant_ garden was considered the nicest in the neighborhood.

Answer 43

adj. wishing evil on others ## Footnote The _malevolent_ old woman was always trying to make her neighbors miserable.

Answer 44

n. a list of the people aboard a ship or plane adj. clearly apparent v. to exhibit a quality ## Footnote Linda's laziness was _manifest_ in the messy state of her apartment.

Answer 45

adj. artificial or affected ## Footnote The pretentious socialite had a _mannered_ way of speaking that did not impress many of her peers.

Answer 46

n. a covering or concealing object n. a symbol of power or duty ## Footnote Amid the spate of resignations at town hall, the untested woman was forced to accept the _mantle_ of leadership as the town's youngest mayor ever.

Answer 47

untoward | (uhn-**tawrd**) ## Footnote synonyms: problematic, objectionable The _untoward_ incident disrupted the otherwise smooth event.

Answer 48

paean | (**pee**-uhn) ## Footnote synonyms: hymn, melody The choir sang a _paean_ to celebrate the community's achievements.

Answer 49

aspersion | (uh-**spur**-zhuhn) ## Footnote synonyms: abuse, belittlement The politician cast _aspersion_ on his opponent's character during the debate.

Answer 50

lucid | (**lue**-sid) ## Footnote synonyms: clearheaded, sensible, unblurred The professor's _lucid_ explanations made complex concepts accessible to all students. The water was so _lucid_ that they could see the bottom of the lake. After a good night's sleep, she felt _lucid_ and ready to tackle the day.

Answer 51

luminous | (**lue**-muh-nus) ## Footnote synonyms: glowing; edifying The _luminous_ stars lit up the night sky. Her _luminous_ ideas inspired the entire team.

Answer 52

luxuriant | (lug-**zhure**-ee-unt) ## Footnote synonyms: fertile, lush, prolific The _luxuriant_ garden was filled with vibrant flowers. The hotel room featured _luxuriant_ furnishings and decor.

Answer 53

malevolent | (muh-**lev**-uh-lunt) ## Footnote synonyms: hateful, malicious, malignant The _malevolent_ glare from the villain sent shivers down her spine.

Answer 54

manifest | (**man**-ih-fest) ## Footnote synonyms: ledger; conspicuous, unambiguous; demonstrate, show The _manifest_ listed all the passengers aboard the ship. His disappointment was _manifest_ in his downcast expression. She hoped to _manifest_ her dreams through hard work and determination.

Answer 55

mannered | (**man**-urd) ## Footnote synonyms: unnatural, stilted His _mannered_ speech sounded artificial and pretentious.

Answer 56

mantle | (**man**-tul) ## Footnote synonyms: cloak, covering The _mantle_ of the fireplace was adorned with family photos. He accepted the _mantle_ of leadership with pride.

Answer 57

v. to make imperfect n. a mark that damages the appearance of something ## Footnote Although entertaining and well-written, the screenplay was _marred_ by its dependence on stereotypes instead of well-developed characters.

Answer 58

n. one who demands strict adherence to rules ## Footnote The nanny was hired for the unruly children because of her reputation as a _martinet_ who would be sure to keep them in line.

Answer 59

n. a place in which something originates or develops ## Footnote This computer program is the _matrix_ for the movie's digital art.

Answer 60

n. a board used by artists to mix paint colors n. a range of colors ## Footnote The poor artist managed to make an interesting piece with a _palette_ of only black and white.

Answer 61

n. a standard example n. a pattern or model ## Footnote He used the Civil War as a historical _paradigm_ to support his point.

Answer 62

adj. most important ## Footnote Educational reform was a _paramount_ issue for both mayoral candidates.

Answer 63

v. to make dry v. to make thirsty ## Footnote The sun's intense heat _parched_ the ground and wilted the leaves on the trees.

Answer 64

adj. frugal; cheap ## Footnote Her aunt was too _parsimonious_ to chip in for the family's annual reunion.

Answer 65

n. the study of disease n. a disease's progression or manifestation ## Footnote An oncologist concerns herself with the _pathology_ of cancer.

Answer 66

n. a small amount ## Footnote The _paucity_ of resources meant the film had to be made with unpaid actors and few crew members.

Answer 67

mar | (**mar**) ## Footnote synonyms: hurt, blemish, ruin A single scratch can _mar_ the surface of the beautiful table. The _mar_ on the painting diminished its overall value.

Answer 68

martinet | (mar-tih-**net**) ## Footnote synonyms: authoritarian, enforcer The teacher was a _martinet_, insisting on strict discipline in her classroom.

Answer 69

matrix | (**may**-tricks) ## Footnote synonyms: forge, source, origin The _matrix _for the new product was developed in the research lab.

Answer 70

palette | (**pal**-it) ## Footnote synonyms: paint board, spectrum The artist arranged her paints on the _palette_ before starting. The designer chose a warm _palette_ for the living room.

Answer 71

paradigm | (**pair**-ih-dahym) ## Footnote synonyms: archetype, template The new model serves as a _paradigm_ for future designs. This _paradigm_ shift in thinking has transformed the industry.

Answer 72

paramount | (**pair**-ih-mount) ## Footnote synonyms: principal, prominent, significant Safety is _paramount_ when conducting experiments in the lab.

Answer 73

parch | (**parch**) ## Footnote synonyms: dehydrate, dry, evaporate The sun will _parch_ the fields if it doesn’t rain soon. The long hike in the heat left him feeling _parched_.

Answer 74

parsimonious | (par-suh-**moh**-nee-us) ## Footnote synonyms: penurious, miserly, simple Her _parsimonious_ habits saved her money but often frustrated her friends.

Answer 75

pathology | (pah-**thol**-uh-djee) ## Footnote synonyms: disease science He specialized in _pathology_ to understand diseases better. The _pathology_ of the illness revealed its effects over time.

Answer 76

paucity | (**paw**-suh-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: lack, scarcity The _paucity_ of resources made it difficult to complete the project on time.

Answer 77

Get [SAT Vocab](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sat-vocabulary-by-brainscape/id390573216?mt=8) or GRE Vocab, each of which have even more words than this product!

Vocab Junkie - Set 8 Flashcards

Learn this group of tough but common English vocab words - in chunks of 10 at a time. Just rate your confidence on each word, and it will repeat in an interval of time optimized for your brain's maximum retention.