Vocabulary # 1 Flashcards
What does numismatist?
Numismatist- a coin collector.
What does licentious mean?
Licentious- morally unrestrained.
Synonyms: immoral, lewd
Antonyms: chaste, pure
What does paucity?
Paucity- a scarcity, a lack
Synonyms: insufficiency
Antonyms: abundance
What does epigram mean?
Epigram- a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation
Synonyms: aphorism, bon mot, quip
What does fatalistic mean?
Fatalistic- believing that events in life are inevitable and determined by fate
What does obtrude mean?
Obtrude- to force oneself into a situation
Synonyms: impose, intrude
Antonyms: extricate
What does pensive mean?
Pensive- dreamily thoughtful (day dreaming)
Synonyms: reflective, meditative
Antonyms: silly, frivolous
What does lackadaisical mean?
Lackadaisical- uninterested, listless
Synonyms: spiritless, apathetic, languid
Antonyms: enthusiastic, inspired
What does alienate mean?
Alienate- to turn away feelings or affections
Synonyms- estrange, set against
Antonyms- endear, unite
What does elated mean?
Elated- in high spirits, exultantly proud and joyful
Synonyms: overjoyed
Antonyms: depressed
