Vocabulary 1 Flashcards
Inadvertently
Not done on purpose; unintentionally; thoughtlessly; accidentally; carelessly
Forfeit
To lose or have to give up as a penalty for error, neglect, or fault; sacrifice
Prohibit
Forbid; ban; enjoin; interdict
Extemporaneous
Composed or spoken without preparation; offhand; impromptu; improvised
Rebuke
Express disapproval of; criticize sharply; censure severely; reprimand; reprove
Adjourn
Close a meeting; suspend the business of a meeting; disband; recess
Dissent
Differ in opinion; disagree; object
Extricate
Unload; dismiss; fire
Discharge
Free from difficulties; disentangle; disencumber; release
Transient
Not lasting; passing soon; fleeting; short lived; momentary; ephemeral; transitory
Lucrative
Moneymaking; profitable; advantageous; remunerative
Astute
Shrewd; wise; perspicacious; sagacious; crafty; cunning; sly; wily
Equitable
Fair to all concerned; just; impartial; objective; unbiased
Illegible
Not able to read; indecipherable
Permant
Lasting; enduring; intended to last; stable