Vocabulary Flashcards
What does aberration mean?
Something that differs from the norm.
What does abhor mean?
To hate, detest
What does amiable mean?
Friendly
What does avarice mean?
Greed
What does brazen mean?
excessively bold, brash, clear
What does brusque mean?
short, abrupt, dismissive
What are some other joining words?
Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Additionally, moreover, alternatively, correspondingly.
What does chide mean?
To voice disapprovingly
What does the word connive mean?
To plot,scheme.
What does cynical mean?
believing the worst of others
What does decry mean?
to criticize openly
What does deferential mean?
showing respect for another’s authority
What does deride mean?
to laugh at mockingly, scorn.
What does enmity mean?
ill will, hatred, hostility
What does erudite mean?
learned, intelligent.
What does extol mean?
to praise, revere.
What does gratuitous mean?
uncalled for, unwarranted.
What does haughty mean?
Disdainfully proud.
What does impertinent mean?
rude, insolent.
What does intrepid mean?
Brave in the face of danger.
What does lithe mean?
graceful, flexible, supple.
What does morose mean?
Gloomy.
What does obsequious mean?
excessively compliant or submissive.
What does venerable mean?
deserving of respect due to age or achievement
