Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
discrepancy
A
a difference between things that should match
2
Q
stoic
A
(adj) able to endure hardship without complaint (stoical)
3
Q
banal
A
(adj) obvious and boring
4
Q
inertia
A
(noun) a state of not moving or changing (adj: inert)
5
Q
concise
A
(adj) brief but comprehensive
6
Q
conspicuous
A
(adj) clearly visible, obvious
7
Q
copious
A
(adj) abundant
8
Q
acquit
A
(verb) 1. to free someone from criminal charges
2. to perform in a certain way
9
Q
contempt
A
(noun) a feeling that something is worthless; disrespect
10
Q
darn
A
(verb) to mend a hole using a yarn and needle
11
Q
decrepit
A
(adj) old and falling apart
12
Q
din
A
(noun) a loud, continuous noise
13
Q
industrious
A
(adj) diligent and hard working
14
Q
meagre
A
(adj) lacking in quality or quantity
15
Q
novel
A
(adj) interestingly new or unusual
16
Q
sedate
A
(adj) calm, tranquil
(verb) to calm someone or put them to sleep with a drug
17
Q
viable
A
(adj) feasible, able to be done successfully
18
Q
supple
A
(adj) flexible and graceful
19
Q
querulous
A
(adj) complaining loudly, petulant
20
Q
impede
A
(verb) to hinder, delay or prevent something
21
Q
superfluous
A
(adj) unnecessary, more than enough
22
Q
replete
A
(adj) filled or well-supplied
23
Q
rector
A
(noun) a leader or member of the clergy
24
Q
condemn
A
(verb) 1. to express complete disapproval of
2. to sentence someone to a harsh punishment
25
vicinity
(noun) the area near or around a place
26
fastidious
(adj) concerned with accuracy and detail; neat and tidy
27
consonance
(noun) repeating similar sounding consonants
28
assonance
(noun) repeating similar sounding vowel sounds
29
hyperbole
(noun) exaggeration
30
irony
(noun) when the actual meaning is the opposite of the intended meaning
31
impoverished
(adj) poor, deprived
32
affluent
(adj) wealthy
33
malady
(noun) illness, disease
34
imperative
(adj) 1. commanding
2. vital, crucially important
35
reflexive
(adj) referring to oneself
36
nomadic
(adj) wandering (noun: nomad)
37
musing
(adj) reflecting, thinking
38
rudimentary
(adj) basic
39
compel
(verb) to force
40
sombre
(adj) sad, dark and gloomy
41
steppes
(noun) a large grassy, treeless plain
42
proximity
(noun) nearness, in the vicinity
43
bellicose
(adj) eager to fight, aggressive
44
ebullient
(adj) cheerful or full of energy
45
euphemism
(noun) a less direct word used instead of an offensive one
46
dilatory
(adj) slow to act or causing delay
47
enjambment
(noun) when one line of poetry runs into the next without punctuation
48
volatile
1. (adj) (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures. 2. liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
49
detrimental
(adj) tending to cause harm.
50
brazen
(adj) bold and without shame.
51
apt
(adj) suitable for the circumstance of purpose
52
cadaverous
(adj) very pale, thin, or bony.
53
beadle
(noun) 1. a ceremonial officer of a church, college or similar institution.
2. a church officer attending on the minister.
3. a minor parish officer dealing with petty offenders.
54
euphoric
(adj) characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness
55
fabricate
(verb) invent (something) in order to deceive
56
inept
(adj) having no skill; clumsy
57
juvenile
(adj) 1. for or relating to young children
2. childish, immature
58
magnanimous
(adj) generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
59
protract
(verb) prolong. To make longer.
60
rave
(verb) 1. talk incoherently, as if one were delirious or mad
2. speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration
3. attend a rave party
61
detrimental
(adj) tending to cause harm
62
antagonist
(noun) an opponent or adversary as in a contest, drama, porting event, etc.
63
torrid
(adj) 1. so hot and dry as to parch or scorch
2. arid or parched
3. highly charged emotionally
64
fickle
(adj) changeable in purpose, affections, etc; capricious
65
humility
(noun) the state or quality of being humble
66
astute
(adj) having insight or acumen; perceptive; shrewd
67
bountiful
(adj) plentiful; ample (esp in the phrase a bountiful supply)
68
novice
(noun) 1. a person who is new or inexperienced in a certain task, situation, etc;beginner; tyro
2. a probationer in a religious order
3. a sportsman, esp an oarsman, who has not won a recognized prize, performed to an established level,etc
4.a racehorse, esp a steeplechaser or hurdler, that has not won a specified number of races
69
inaugurate
(verb) begin or introduce
70
ostentatious
(adj) characterized by pretentious or showy display designed to impress
71
clemency
(noun) mercy; lenience
72
asunder
(adverb) apart
73
sincere
(adj) free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings
74
endeavour
(verb) try hard to do or achieve something
75
disclose
(verb) make (secret or new information) known
76
economical
(adj) giving good value or return in relation to the money time of effort
77
succumb
(verb) fail to resist pressure, temptation or some other negative force
78
inaugural
(adj) marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office
79
disarray
(noun) a state of disorganization or untidiness
(verb) throw into a state of disorganization or untidiness.
80
beck
(noun) a stream
81
affable
(adj) friendly, good-natured or easy to talk to
82
liable
(adj) 1. responsible by law; legally answerable
2.likely to do or be something
83
consent
(verb) agree to or give permission
84
foment
(verb) instigate or incite, start
85
frivolous
(adj) not having any serious value
86
defective
(adj) full of faults
87
prose
(noun) written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.
88
abolish
(verb) to get rid of, to formally end
89
sincere
(adj) telling the truth/honest
90
noteworthy
(adj)
worth paying attention to; interesting or significant.
91
inconsequential
(adj) having little or no importance
92
coherent
(adj) logical and consistent
93
allure
(noun) the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
(verb) powerfully attract or charm; tempt.
94
austere
(adj) severe or strict in manner or attitude.
95
bedlam
(adj) 1.a scene of uproar and confusion.
2.an institution for the care of mentally ill people.
96
brusque
(adj) abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
97
chaff
(noun) 1.
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing.
2. worthless things; rubbish
98
chafe
(verb) 1. (with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something.
2. rub (a part of the body) to restore warmth or sensation.
3. become or make annoyed or impatient because of a restriction or inconvenience.
99
delve
(verb) 1. reach inside a receptacle and search for something.
2. dig; excavate.
100
ere
(conj) before in time
101
inclement
(adj) (of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet
102
insolent
(adj) showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect, impudent
103
quiescent
(adj) in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
104
swindle
(verb) use a deception to deprive (someone) of money or possesions
105
sincere
(adj) free from pretence, honest
106
acquit
(verb) to let someone off a serious charge
107
maverick
(noun) an unorthodox, does what they like antonym: conformist
108
temperate
(adj) mild, moderate, clement or showing self control
109
appease
(verb) to bring peace, agree, pacify (such as giving in)
110
abdicate
(verb) to give up power, relinquish
111
divulge
(verb) to make (something) known
112
despot
(noun) a leader with total power, dictator
113
palatial
(adj) luxurious, grandiose
114
profane
(adj) irreligious, ungodly
115
epitomise
(verb) the action of providing a perfect example of something, exemplify
116
dispel
(verb) to make something disappear
117
passive
(adj) receiving an action, not doing it, e.g. if a boy kicks a ball, the boy is active and the ball is passive
118
innocuous
(adj) not harmful or offensive
119
ordeal
(noun) a very unpleasant and prolonged experience
120
hoax
(noun) a humorous or malicious deception
121
repent
(verb) feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin
122
lament
(noun) 1. a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
2.a complaint
123
fluctuate
(verb) rise or fall irregularly in number or count
124
trivial
(adj) of little value or importance
125
flora
(noun) the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period
126
adverse
(adj) preventing success or development, harmful; unfavourable
127
conserve
(verb) 1. protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction
(noun) 2. a preparation made by preserving fruit with sugar; jam or marmalade
128
reputable
(adj) having a good reputation
129
prevail
(verb) 1. prove more powerful or superior
2. persuade (someone) to do something
130
compatible
(adj) (of two things) able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict
131
progeny
(noun) a descendant or offspring or a person, animal or even a plant
132
transitory
(adj) lasting for a short period of time
133
tyrannise
(verb) bring people under one's dominion, often in a harsh and cruel manner, subjugate
134
cajole
(verb) persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattering them
135
fawn
(noun) 1. a young deer
(verb) 2. to flatter exaggeratedly
136
vociferous
(adj) noisy or loud
137
abysmal
(adj) 1.extremely bad
2. very deep
138
benign
(adj) 1. gentle and kindly
2. (of a disease) not harmful in effect
139
supine
(adj) 1. (of a person) lying face upwards
2. failing to act or protest as a result of a moral weakness or indolence
140
inordinate
(adj) 1. unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.
2. (of a person) in feelings or behaviour
141
calibrate
(verb) mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings.
142
ductile
(adj) (of a metal) able to be drawn out into a thin wire
143
gratuitous
(adj) done without good reason; uncalled for
144
deride
(verb) express contempt for; ridicule.
145
intensifier
(noun) a person or thing that intensifies.
146
tricolon
(noun) rule of three
147
tremulous
(adj) shaking or quivering slightly
148
squander
(verb) waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless manner
149
demonstrative
(adj) showing your feelings
150
incongruent
(adj) incompatible
151
eclectic
(adj) broad or diverse
152
pertinent
(adj) relevant
153
absolve
(verb) to declare someone free from guilt.
154
arid
(adj) dry, parched
155
tangible
(adj) definite or real
156
succinct
(adj) concise or clear
157
transient
(adj) temporary
158
pertinent
(adj) relevant
159
prominent
(adj) sticking out or consequential
160
facetious
(adj) flippant tongue in cheek frivolous
161
tenacious
(adj) strong and unyielding, persevering, unshakeable
162
opulent
(adj) rich, extravagant, ostentatious, luxurious
163
culpable
(adj) responsible or at fault, answerable
164
perpetual
(adj) continual, lasting, constant
165
instigate
(verb) to bring about or encourage, start, initiate
166
feasible
(adj) possible, attainable, do-able
167
unfathomable
(adj) enigmatic, obscure
168
affluent
(adj) wealthy
169
eradicate
(verb) to get rid of all
170
riveting
(adj) to be engrossed
171
niche
(noun) shallow recess or something that suits you
172
obsolete
(adj) out of date
173
wrangle
(noun/verb) dispute
174
strife
(noun) bitter disagreement
175
genial
(adj) friendly and cheerful
176
ignorant
(adj) 1. lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.
2. discourteous or rude
177
perpetuated
(verb) make (something) continue indefinitely
178
pugnacious
(adj) eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
179
discombobulate
(verb) disconcert or confuse (someone).
180
enhance
(verb) to increase in number of size
181
HELIX
(noun) spiral
182
obtuse
(adj) unintelligent
183
devout
(adj) showing religious commitment
184
tenacity
(noun) resoluteness
185
contingent
(adj) dependent
186
transcribe
(verb) copy
187
transcribe
(verb) copy
188
condone
(verb) to approve something
189
adept
(adj) 1. skilled at something, proficient.
190
abate
(verb) become less intense
191
abstain
(verb) restrain oneself from doing something they love
192
frank
(adj) open, honest
193
chronic
(adj) long-lasting (especially dealing with disease)
