Vocab List 7 Flashcards
adj.) Conversational. Belonging to common speech; characteristic of or proper to ordinary conversation, as distinguished from formal or elevated language. (The usual sense.)
colloquial
Colloquial
adj.) Conversational. Belonging to common speech; characteristic of or proper to ordinary conversation, as distinguished from formal or elevated language. (The usual sense.)
Inculcate
(v.) trans. To endeavor to force (a thing) into or impress (it) on the mind of another by emphatic admonition, or by persistent repetition; to urge on the mind, esp. as a principle, an opinion, or a matter of belief; to teach forcibly. Const. upon, on.
(v.) trans. To endeavor to force (a thing) into or impress (it) on the mind of another by emphatic admonition, or by persistent repetition; to urge on the mind, esp. as a principle, an opinion, or a matter of belief; to teach forcibly. Const. upon, on.
inculcate
Baleful
adj.) Full of menacing or malign influences; pernicious.
adj.) Full of menacing or malign influences; pernicious.
baleful
Perquisite
n.) An incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages: Among the president’s perquisites were free use of a company car and paid membership in a country club. A gratuity or tip. Something demanded or due as a particular privilege: homage that was once the perquisite of royalty.
n.) An incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages: Among the president’s perquisites were free use of a company car and paid membership in a country club. A gratuity or tip. Something demanded or due as a particular privilege: homage that was once the perquisite of royalty.
perquisite
Unctuous
adj.) Characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug. Of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy. Having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals.
adj.) Characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug. Of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy. Having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals.
unctuous
Pallid
adj.) Pale; faint or deficient in color; wan: a pallid countenance. Lacking in vitality or interest: a pallid musical performance.
adj.) Pale; faint or deficient in color; wan: a pallid countenance. Lacking in vitality or interest: a pallid musical performance.
pallid
Pariah
n.) An outcast. Any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided. A member of a low caste in southern India and Burma.
n.) An outcast. Any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided. A member of a low caste in southern India and Burma.
pariah
Wax
v.) To increase in extent, quantity, intensity, power, etc.: Discord waxed at an alarming rate. Of the moon: to increase in the extent of its illuminated portion before the full moon (opposite of wane). To grow or become: He waxed angry at the insinuation.
v.) To increase in extent, quantity, intensity, power, etc.: Discord waxed at an alarming rate. Of the moon: to increase in the extent of its illuminated portion before the full moon (opposite of wane). To grow or become: He waxed angry at the insinuation.
wax
Equivocate
(v.) To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
(v.) To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
equivocate
Subjugate
v.) transf. and fig. To bring into bondage or under complete control; to make subservient or submissive.
v.) transf. and fig. To bring into bondage or under complete control; to make subservient or submissive.
subjugate
Supplicate
v.) To pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
v.) To pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
supplicate
Extenuate
(v.) To make thin, slender, or weak. To thin out in consistency,
render less dense.
(v.) To make thin, slender, or weak. To thin out in consistency,
render less dense.
extenuate
Vehement
adj.) Zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm. Characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility. Strongly emotional;intense or passionate: vehement desire. Marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: ve
adj.) Zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm. Characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility. Strongly emotional;intense or passionate: vehement desire. Marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: ve
vehement
Ascribe
v.) Used with object. To credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute: The alphabet is usually ascribed to the Phoenicians. To attribute or think of as belonging, as a quality or characteristic: They ascribed courage to me for something I did out of sheer panic.
v.) Used with object. To credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute: The alphabet is usually ascribed to the Phoenicians. To attribute or think of as belonging, as a quality or characteristic: They ascribed courage to me for something I did out of sheer panic.
ascribe
Asunder
adj.) Into separate parts; in or into pieces: Lightning split the old oak tree asunder. Apart or widely separated: as wide asunder as the polar regions.
adj.) Into separate parts; in or into pieces: Lightning split the old oak tree asunder. Apart or widely separated: as wide asunder as the polar regions.
asunder
Destitute
adjective
without the basic necessities of life.
“the charity cares for destitute children”
synonyms: penniless, poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken, impecunious, without a cent/penny (to one’s name); More
antonyms: rich
not having.
“towns destitute of commerce”
synonyms: devoid of, bereft of, deprived of, in need of; More
adjective
without the basic necessities of life.
“the charity cares for destitute children”
synonyms: penniless, poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken, impecunious, without a cent/penny (to one’s name); More
antonyms: rich
not having.
“towns destitute of commerce”
synonyms: devoid of, bereft of, deprived of, in need of; More
destitute
