Vocabulary From Articles Flashcards
To learn and expand vocabulary for use in formal writing.
Ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Banality
Unoriginality.
Cacophonous
Involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Fallow
Inactive.
Syndicate
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote some common interest.
Addled
Unable to think clearly; confused.
Idiosyncrasy
A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
Anachronism
A thing belonging or appropriate to it other than that in which it exists.
Quotidian
Of or occurring every day; daily.
Hedonism
The pursuit of pleasure chemical and sensual self-indulgence.
Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time.
Nuance
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
Encumbrance
A burden or impediment.
Caucus
a meeting at which local members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office or select delegates to attend a convention.
Deluge
A great quantity of something arriving at the same time.
Polymath
A person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning.
Acrimonious
(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.
Repercussion
An unintended consequence, especially an unwelcome one.
Arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret.
Jocularly
Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.
Epitomize
Be a perfect example of.
Punctilious
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Prose
Written or spoken language in it’s ordinary form, without metrical structure.
Quibbling
The action of raising objections about trivial matter.
Recant
Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially when considered heretical.
Cadence
A modulation or inflection of the voice.
Revel
Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.
Dichotomy
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
