Vocab Unit 1 Flashcards
Inveigh
Verb - to speak out about something with great hostility.
Ennui
Noun - a feeling of being bored and mentally tired caused by having nothing interesting or exciting to do
Diffident
Adjective - modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
Coterie
Noun - a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people.
Politic
Adjective - wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions
Indefatigable
Adjective - (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
Sophistry
Noun - the use of false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.
Litigious
Adjective - unreasonably prone to go to law to settle disputes.
Toady
Noun - one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors
Verb - to flatter in hope of gaining favors
Puissant
Adjective - having great power or influence.
Bilious
Adjective - affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.
Adjective - spiteful; bad-tempered
Bandy
Verb - to discuss lightly or banteringly
Noun - (of a person’s legs) curved so as to be wide apart at the knees.
Risible
Adjective - such as to provoke laughter.
Voluble
Adjective - speaking a lot, with confidence and enthusiasm
Sepulchral
Adjective - relating to a tomb or interment
