Vocab Unit 1 Flashcards
numismatist
(n.) a coin collector
licentious
(Adj.) morally unrestrained Syn: immoral; lewd Ant: chaste; pure
paucity
(n.) a scarcity; a lack Syn: insufficiency Ant: abundance
fatalistic
(adj.) believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined to fate
obtrude
(v.) to force oneself into a situation Syn: impose, intrude Ant: extricate
pensive
(adj.) dreamily thoughtful Syn: reflective; meditative Ant: silly; frivolous
lackadaisical
(adj.) uninterested; listless Syn: spiritless; apathetic; languid Ant: enthusiastic; inspired
alienate
(v.) to turn away feelings or affections Syn: estrange; set against Ant: endear unite
elated
(adj.) in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful Syn: overjoyed Ant: depressed
epigram
(n.) a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation Syn: aphorism; bon mot; quip
prefix “pro”
Before; in front
roots “fab” and “fess”
To speak
roots “hab” and “hib”
To have; to possess
(Adj.) morally unrestrained Syn: immoral; lewd Ant: chaste; pure
licentious
(n.) a coin collector
numismatist
