W.O.D Flashcards
Multitude
“A multitude of…”
(N) many
Conundrum
“difficult conundrums for the experts”
(N) problem (complex/intricate)
Fastidious
“chooses his words with fastidious care”
(Adj) excessively particular, critical, or demanding, hard to please
Frivolous
“rules to stop frivolous lawsuits “
(Adj.) not having any serious purpose or value
Quixotic
“Going to college is quixotic”
(Adj.) extremely idealistic or unrealistic
Meticulous
“he had always been so meticulous about his appearance”
(Adj.) good attention to detail/ careful
Discombobulate
“this attitude totally discombobulated Bruce”
To confuse someone
Robust
“the Caplans are a robust, healthy lot”
(Adj.) strong great capacity
Adrenalize
The promise of victory adrenalized the team
(V) to stir action
Crux
The crux of the trial was his whereabouts at the time of the murder.
Definitive point of an argument
Largesse
There was a brilliant full moon, showering its largesse over the hills.
(N) liberal giving; money or gifts given generously
Proliferation
nuclear proliferation.
(N.) rapid increase in numbers
Humdrum
a humdrum existence
(Adj.) lacking excitement, dull, monotonous
Frigid
a frigid climate
(Adj.) very cold in weather
