Vocabulary 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Misnomer
A
Incorrectly named (Platt)
2
Q
Primal
A
Ancient
3
Q
Patronizing
A
To treat condescendingly
4
Q
Mnemonic
A
A device that helps remember.
5
Q
Obverse
A
Counterpart
6
Q
Finesse
A
Skillful handling of a situation
7
Q
Oblivion
A
Unmindful
8
Q
Revulsion
A
A strong reaction against something.
9
Q
Diffusion
A
To spread
10
Q
Protocol
A
Official and proper behavior
11
Q
Ascertain
A
To make certain
12
Q
Avarice
A
Excessive greed or lust
13
Q
Haughty
A
Arrogant
14
Q
Incessant
A
Without end
15
Q
Belying
A
To contradict
16
Q
Adjacent
A
Nearby
17
Q
Deflect
A
To turn aside
18
Q
Archaic
A
Out of date
19
Q
Manifestation
A
Display or demonstration
20
Q
Commending
A
To compliment
21
Q
Ensure
A
To make sure
22
Q
Repository
A
Box for safekeeping (memory)
23
Q
Interloper
A
Intruder
24
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Incongruous
A
Incompatible
25
Encounter
To meet
