Vocabulary Flashcards
Context
The circumstances that form a setting for an event, statement or idea.
Pang
A sudden sharp or painful emotion
Indignation
Anger or annoyance provoked by things seen as unfair and corrupt treatment
Infantile
Derogatory - Childish
Flamboyant
Tendency to attract attention because of personality and style
De facto
Holding a specified position but not necessarily holding a legal right
Phlegmatic
Unemotionally and calm disposition
Liberally
Generous and large amounts
Enigmatic
Difficult to interpret and understand; mysterious
Inure
Accustoming someone to something
Resilient
Are able to withstand or recover under difficult conditions
Lack-lustre
Lacking vitality, force or conviction
Conspicuously
In a clear and visible way, obviously seen
Perversely
A deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable behaviour