Vocab Unit 10 Flashcards
Irrefutable
Impossible to deny or disprove
Indisputable
Ironic
Characterized by the poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is; humorously sarcastic or mocking
Sarcastic
Jargon
Specialized technical terminology; a characteristic language of a particular group
Dialect
Jeopardize
To expose to danger or risk
Endanger
Jettison
Throw as from a airplane; throw away
Eject
Jocular
(Adj) characterized by jokes and good humor
(Adv) with humor
Amusing
Judicious
Marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
Sensible
Juxtapose
Place side by side for comparison
Pair
Kindle
Cause to start burning; catch fire; call forth
Ignite
Kinetic
Characterized by motion; relating to the motion of material bodies and forces associated there with; supplying motive force
Energetic
Kudos
Anecdotes soon of approval and commendation
Praise
Lackadaisical
Idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way, lacking spirit or liveliness
Indifferent
Laconic
Brief and to the point; without many words
Concise
Languid
Lacking spirit or liveliness
Drooping
Laud
To give praise or highly approve
Admire
Lax
Emptying easily or excessively; lacking in rigor or strictness; not taut or rigid
Careless
Leniency
Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges, parents, or teachers; a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
Compassion
Levitate
Be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity
Float
Levity
A manner lacking seriousness; feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
Silliness
Listless
Lacking zest or vivacity; marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
Without energy
