Vocab Sem 2 Flashcards
Difficult
Arduous
Motivation or force
Impetus
Unstable
Precarious
To prevent or stop
Stifle
Passionate or strong
Vehement
To soothe
Assuage
Give power to decide; submission or compliance
Deference
Not doing something out of laziness
Derelict
Quiet; silent; reserved
Reticent
Word for word
Verbatim
Carefree or cheerful indifference
Blithe
Open and honest
Candor
Malnourished; skinny
Gaunt
Lazy
Indolent
Avoid or neglect
Shirk
Heartless
Callous
Quick, not thorough
Cursory
Well-spoken
Eloquent
Childish
Petulant
Prodigy
Savant
To the point; clearly expressed
Succinct
Suck up
Sycophant
Principles or rules
Tenet
Sophisticated and cultural
Urbane
Not stimulating; uninteresting
Vapid
Informal/casual language
Colloquial
Overly sad and emotional
Maudlin
Ranting about opinions
Opine
Guess
Surmise
Abrupt and brief (negative connotation)
Terse
Misuse of a word
Malapropism
Someone who does things differently; pushed boundaries
Maverick
Lack of
Paucity
To inspire into action
Galvanize
Noble but foolish and impractical
Quixotic
Chatty; talkative
Garrulous
Passionate hate
Loathe
Rude
Impertinent
Childish or unmannered
Puerile
Bad morals; wickedness
Turpitude