Vocab Quiz Flashcards
Obscure
Definition: not discovered or known about; uncertain.
Synonym: Vague
Overt
Definition: done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden.
“an overt act of aggression”
Synonym: undisguised
Perseverance
Definition: persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
“his perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness”
Synonym: Persistence
Tedious
Definition: too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
“a tedious journey”
Synonym: monotonous
Indignation
Definition: anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
“the letter filled Lucy with indignation”
Synonym: distress
Inept
Definition: having or showing no skill; clumsy.
“the inept handling of the threat”
Synonym: incompetent
Mockery
Definition: teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour directed at a particular person or thing.
“stung by her mockery, Frankie hung his head”
Synonym: ridicule
Subdue
Definition: overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).
“she managed to subdue an instinct to applaud”
Synonym: defeat
Arrogance
Definition: the quality of being arrogant.
“The arrogance of this man is astounding”
Synonym: haughtiness
Remorse
Definition: deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
“They were filled with remorse and shame”
Synonym: guilt
Humility
Definition: a modest or low view of one’s own importance; humbleness.
“He needs the humility to accept that their way may be better”
Synonym: modesty
Feign
Definition: pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
“she feigned nervousness”
Synonym: fake
Complacent
Definition: showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.
“you can’t afford to be complacent about security”
Synonym: smug
Irrational
Definition: not logical or reasonable.
“irrational feelings of hostility”
Synonym: unreasonable
Malice
Definition: the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
“I bear no malice toward anybody”
Synonym: Spite
