Vocabulary Flashcards
Ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
“his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family”
Pensive
engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
“a pensive mood”
Meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
“the designs are hand-glazed with meticulous care”
Convoluted
(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.
“the film is let down by a convoluted plot in which nothing really happens”
Nascent
(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
“the nascent space industry”
Compel
force or oblige (someone) to do something.
“a sense of duty compelled Harry to answer her questions”
Impugn
dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.
“the father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother”
Epitome
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
“she looked the epitome of elegance and good taste”
Dichotomy
a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
“a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism”
Reluctantly
in an unwilling and hesitant way.
“he reluctantly agrees to do his duty”
Vicariously
experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.
“this catalogue brings vicarious pleasure in luxury living”
Acquiesce
accept something reluctantly but without protest.
“Sara acquiesced in his decision”
