Vocabulary Flashcards
salient
most noticeable or important.
“it succinctly covered all the salient points of the case”
conspicuous
standing out so as to be clearly visible.
“he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam’s apple”
inconspicuous
not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous.
“an inconspicuous red-brick building”
euphonious
(of sound, especially speech) pleasing to the ear.
“this successful candidate delivers a stream of fine, euphonious phrases”
vicissitude
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
“her husband’s sharp vicissitudes of fortune”
panoply
a complete or impressive collection of things.
“a deliciously inventive panoply of insults”
give effect to
to make it work, to make it carry out its desired intent.
“To conclude, I would not give effect to Mr. Groia’s and the interveners’ submissions.”
sacrosanct
(especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.
“the individual’s right to work has been upheld as sacrosanct”
renege
go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
“the administration had reneged on its election promises”
err on the side of
display more rather than less of (a specified quality) in one’s actions.
“it is better to err on the side of caution”
“I am prepared to err on the side of accepting that there was some procedural uncertainty”
acquiesce
accept something reluctantly but without protest.
“Ah. I interpret from Mr. Ericcson’s gesture that he acquiesces.” - The Good Wife
(when the judge makes a ruling and the other side reluctantly accepts it but doesn’t protest)
