Weekly Vocab Flashcards
Myriad
A very great or indefinitely great number of persons or things.
Sustenance
Means of sustaining or supporting life or health: nourishment, especially food and drink.
Imperative
Of vital importance, Crucial
Acquiescence
Accept something reluctantly, but without protest.
Platitude
A remark or statement, with moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting and thoughtful.
Digression
a temporary departure from the main topic in speech or writing.
Anecdote
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Reclusive
avoiding the company of other people; solitary
Perfidious
deceitful or untrustworthy
Emulate
to match or surpass( a person or achievement) typically by intuition.
Benevolent
Well meaning and kindly
Scrutinize
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Collaborate
work jointly on an activity, to produce or create something
Venerable
accorded a great deal of respect, because of age, wisdom, or character
Evanescent
passing out of sight, memory or existence;
quickly fading or disappearing
Prosperity
the condition of being successful or thriving
Frugal
sparing or economical with regard to money
or food
Disdain
the feeling that someone or something is
unworthy of one’s consideration or respect
Novice
A person new or inexperienced in a field or situation.
Taut
Tightly drawn, stretched, strained, unyielding
