Vocab Quiz #11 Flashcards
milieu (noun)
environment; the environment in which one experiences life
EX: When Eileen’s millionaire father declared bankruptcy, she and her family were forced into a different social milieu.
capacious (adj)
having the ability to hold a great amount
EX: Len and Kelly traded in their small pickup truck for a capacious sedan that could hold their growing family.
succinct (adj)
expressed in a clear but brief manner
EX: The ideal summary is succinct and to the point.
ostensible (adj)
a pretend reason
i need to go to a friends house to get hw but actually just goes to talk
EX: Your ostensible prank has done a lot of damage, and now you must face the consequences of your actions.
indolent (adj)
lazy
EX: Because I enjoy being indolent, there is nothing I find more pleasant than relaxing in bed.
visage (noun)
the facial appearance of an individual
EX: The model’s visage earned her many cover photos
garner (noun)
to collect or accumulate
EX: Sadly, Jim Waters could not garner enough votes to carry the election
obsequious (adj)
Excessively submissive; overly obedient
EX: At work, the obsequious assistant complimented her manager so much that she quickly advanced up the corporate ladder.
fealty (noun)
an official acknowledgment of loyalty
EX: When the president took his oath, he swore fealty to the nation.
swan song (noun)
final show, final performance
farewell appearance
EX: At an age when most actresses are settling into swan-song performances, Leachman is only accelerating.
multifarious (adj)
variety, diversity
EX: The multifarious buffet on the cruise ship offered something for everyone.
nugatory (adj)
insignificant EX: Jim’s nugatory comments contributed nothing to the class discussion.
