Vocabulary Association-B Flashcards
Bad
4
abysmal- extremely bad
ameliorate- make something bad better
dilapidated- in terrible condition
egregarious- standing out in a negative way; shockingly bad
Bankrupt
1
insolvent-unable to pay one’s bills; bankrupt
Beauty
3
aesthete- one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature
aesthetic -concerned with the appreciation of beauty
embellish-make more attractive by adding ornament, color, to make more beautiful
Beg
1
importune-beg persistently and urgently
Behave
1
2
1
flounder- behave awkwardly; have difficulties
foible- a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
idiosyncrasy-behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
frivolous- not serious in content or attitude or behavior
Belief
2
4
credence-belief in something
credulity- tendency to believe readily
disabuse-to persuade somebody that his/her belief is not valid
fallacious-a belief that is based on faulty reasoning
intransigent- unwilling to change ones belief or course of action
retract-pull inward or towards a center; formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
Betray
3
perdify- act of deliberate betrayal
quisling-a traitor
treacherous- tending to betray; dangerously unstable and unpredictable
Bias
1
jaundiced-to be biased against due to envy or prejudice
Bold
5
audacious-willing to be bold in social situations or take risks
audacity-aggressive boldness in social situations
doughty-brave; bold; courageous
effrontery-audacious behavior that you have no right to
impudent-improperly forward or bold
Bossy
2
browbeat-be bossy towards; discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
preemptory-bossy and domineering
Brilliant
2
meteoric-like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience
scintillating-describes someone who is brilliant and lively
