Vocab Words Flashcards
Anachronistic
something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time, especially a thing or person that belongs to an earlier time
Hackneyed
made commonplace or trite; stale; boring
Convergence
an act or instance of converging
Impute
to attribute something to
Spurious
not genuine, authentic, or true
Surreptitious
acting in a stealthy way
Resilient
springing back; rebounding
Amicable
characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable
Compassion
a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering
Tactful
having or being cautious
rancorous
the act of putting something on display
deleterious
injuries to health
vindicate
to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like
sagacity
acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment
adulation
excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery
benevolent
characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings
wary
watchful; being on one’s guard against danger
Diligent
constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything
empathy
Identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives
Camaraderie
Good fellowship
Hedonist
a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification
Abstinence
any self-restraint, self-denial, or forbearance
Prudent
wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober
Superficial
shallow; not profound or thorough
Mundane
common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative
