Vocab Quiz #16 Flashcards
proscribe (TV)
TO PROHIBIT
EX: Most states have laws that proscribe texting while driving.
inimical (ADJ)
UNFRIENDLY
EX: The dog and cat are inimical to each other.
redound (IV)
TO HAVE A CONSEQUENCE OR EFFECT
EX: The monetary donation to the school would redound to the benefit of the students
grandiloquent (ADJ)
LOFTY IN STYLE, POMPOUS
EX: Even though Rick did not understand the grandiloquent words, he still used them to impress his wealthy friends.
epilogue (NOUN)
A SHORT CONCLUDING SECTION AT THE END OF A LITERARY WORK
EX: In the epilogue, we learn the book’s main character lives happily ever after with the handsome millionaire.
raffish (ADJ)
CHARACTERIZED BY OR SUGGESTIVE OF FLASHY
VULGARITY
unconventional and unacceptable yet intriguing
EX: The raffish woman drew everyone’s attention when she crashed the wedding.
irenic (ADJ)
TENDING TO PROMOTE PEACE
EX: Although you and your sister constantly fought as young children, your relationship might become more irenic as you grow older.
languor (NOUN)
MENTAL OF PHYSICAL FATIGUE
EX: When you are sick or heartbroken and too tired to get out of bed, the listlessness you feel is called languor.
schlock (ADJ)
CHEAP
EX: Be careful, don’t buy a schlock car with a pretty design.
forcible (ADJ)
USING FORE AGAINST RESISTANCE
EX: The argument was forcible, but the courts decided against them.
miasma (NOUN)
A THICK VAPOROUS ATMOSPHERE
EX:
acclamation (NOUN)
AN ORAL VOTE WHERE A VOTE OF APPROVAL IS EXPRESSED BY CHEERS
EX: The standing ovation was the biggest acclamation of the night.
