Vocabulary Flashcards
Invective
Harsh, abusive language
Reticence
wanting to avoid communication and not wanting to offer any more information than is necessary
Fraught
filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable)
Bumptious
self-assertive or proud to an irritating degree
Nonplussed
surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react
Vituperative
Bitter and abusive
Abrogate
Do away with
Sybaritic
fond of sensuous luxury or pleasure; self-indulgent
Remonstrate
protest. Complain about something
Impertinent
Not showing proper respect
Rude
Putative
generally considered or reputed to be
Bereft
deprived of or lacking something
Subjugate
bring under domination or control, especially by conquest
Petulant
childishly sulky or bad-tempered
malodorous
Smelling very unpleasant
Pallor
an unhealthy pale appearance
décolletage
A women’s cleavage as revealed by a low neckline
Officious
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters
Bombastic
high -sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people
Mawkish
excessively sentimental or so sappy it’s sickening
Ersatz
Made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else
Contretemps
an argument or conflict, especially an awkward one, embarrassing, and often happening in public
Rife
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
Envenerate
cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken
Scrupulous
Diligent
Attentive to details
