week 3 Definitions Flashcards
inconsequential
not important or significant
inevitable
certain to happen, unavoidable
integrity
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
intrepid
fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).
intuitive
using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.
jubilation
a feeling of great happiness and triumph.
lobbyist
a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators.
longevity
long existence or service.
mundane
1.
lacking interest or excitement; dull.
2.
of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.
non chalant
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
novice
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
a person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, before taking vows.
an animal, especially a racehorse, that has not yet won a major prize or reached a level of performance to qualify for important events.
opulent
- ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.
- wealth
orator
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.
ostentatious
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
parched
dried out with heat.
extremely thirsty
lightly roasted
perfidious
deceitful and untrustworthy.
precocious
(of behavior or ability) indicative of early development.
pretentious
attempting to appear more important, successful, or impressive than you actually are
procrastinate
delay or postpone action; put off doing something.
prosaic
having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.
commonplace; unromantic.
