Vocab - May 2024 Flashcards
myriad
N. a very large number of something
Adj. very large in number, or having great variety
Synonym: plethora
Scanty
Adj. smaller in size or amount than is considered necessary or is hoped for
trifle
N. a matter or object of little value or importance
Or
(Uk) a sweet cold dish consisting of a fruit, cake, custard, and cream
interval
N. a period between two events or times
Or
the amount by which one note is higher or lower than another
negligible
Adj. too slight or small in amount to be important
populous
Adj. (of a country, area, or place) having a lot of people living there
Paltry
Adj. of little quality or value:
Or
(of an amount of money) very small and of little or no value:
Sparse
Adj.
small in numbers or amount, often spread over a large area
oodles
N. a very large amount of something pleasant:
Copious
in large amounts, or more than enough
consider
V. to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision
Or
to believe something to be
Amend
V. to change something, especially the words of a text
Deficient
Adj. lacking or not good enough:
Trench
N. a narrow channel dug into the ground
Veto
N. an official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something
V. to refuse to allow something
Warp
V. to bend or twist so that the surface is no longer flat or straight
Or
to cause something or someone to no longer do what is usual or right
Conclude
V. to cause something to end, or to end
Or
to judge after some consideration
slack
Adj. not tight; loose
Or
showing little activity; not busy or happening in a positive way
N. the fact that something is too loose
V. to work more slowly and with less effort than usual, or to go more slowly
radiant
Adj. obviously very happy, or very beautiful
Or
producing heat or light
consultation
N. a meeting to discuss something or to get advice
innocuous
Adj. completely harmless
lament
V. to express sadness and feeling sorry about something
N. a song, poem, or other piece of writing that expresses sadness about someone’s death
Or
an expression of sadness over something, or a complaint
jubilant
Adj. feeling or expressing great happiness, especially because of a success
elated
Adj. extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved
dismayed
Adj. feeling unhappy and disappointed
Object (verb)
V. to feel or express opposition, dislike, or disapproval
Synonym: oppose
Merge
V. Combine or join together
Superior
Adj. better than average or better than other people or things of the same type
Insolent
Adj. rude and not showing respect
Synonym: impertinent, disrespectful
Punctual
Adj. arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late
Teetering
V. to stand or move in an unsteady way so that you look as if you are going to fall
assertion
N. the act of stating, using or claiming something strongly
Synonym: claim
opt
V. to choose to take or not to take a particular course of action
Frequent use: opt in / opt out
Unrepentant
Adj. showing no shame about your actions or beliefs
Glib
using words that are clever, but are not sincere, and do not show much thought
Laissez-faire
N. Let it be attitude
Manic
Adj. full of activity, excitement and stress
SYNONYM hectic
Overseer
N. a person or an organization that is responsible for making sure that a system is working as it should
