Word Group Words Flashcards
Altruism
An unselfish concern for, or generosity towards others.
Ambivalent
Having conflicting feelings about someone or something.
Antipathy
A strong dislike.
Emphatic
Forceful and definite.
Euphemism
To use a word or phrase that is less likely to offend than the originally intended word.
Facile
Something done with little thought or care.
Hierarchy
A group of people organised in order of importance and authority.
Lionise
To treat someone as a celebrity.
Magnanimous
Generous in the face of insult, rising above pettiness.
Narcissistic
Loving yourself excessively.
Omnipotent
Having unlimited power over everything.
Pensive
Thoughtful, often in a deep or sad way.
Prevaricate
To avoid doing or saying something.
Reminiscent
Bringing back memories of the past.
Megalomaniac
Someone who constantly seeks power and glory in everything they do.
Acrimonious
Bitter and resentful.
Analogy
A comparison of something with something else to give further explanation.
Anomaly
Anything different from what is normal or usually expected.
Endemic
Characteristics of, or widespread in, a region or group of people.
Enigmatic
Anything or anyone that is difficult to understand.
Hedonistic
Believing that happiness or pleasure are the main aims of life.
Indigenous
Originating in, or born in, a particular place.
Multilateral
Involving 3 or more sides.
Nemesis
Anything that will bring about someone’s downfall.
Palpable
Obvious and able to be seen or felt.
Paradox
Something or someone that is puzzling and seems to have opposing ideas.
Philanthropist
Someone who helps others through acts of kindness, generosity etc.
Plethora
An over abundance or excess of something.
Stoical
Remaining strong and self controlled in the face of great difficulty.
Unilateral
Involving 1 side only.
Anathema
Something or someone that is greatly hated.
Autonomous
Ruling oneself, free from control by others.
Cathartic
The release of feelings and emotions.
Dichotomy
A division into 2 usually conflicting parts.
Exacerbate
To make a situation worse.
Frenetic
Wild or highly excited.
Gratuitous
Uncalled for or unnecessary.
Misnomer
A name given to something that gives the wrong impression.
Intransigent
Insisting on having your own way, unable to give or take in order to settle differences.
Obtuse
Annoyingly slow to understand.
Panacea
A remedy for all ills and problems.
Platitude
An overused remark, especially when said as something original.
Procrastinate
To put off doing something.
Syncophantic
Flattering wealthy people in order to get a favour.
Ubiquitous
Seeming to be everywhere at the same time.
Ambience
The general atmosphere or feeling of something.
Antithesis
The complete opposite of something.
Belligerent
A readiness to fight or quarrel.
Culpable
Deserving blame and perhaps punishment.
Disingenuous
Pretending to be truthful and honest more than one usually is.
Gregarious
Being friendly and enjoying the company of others.
Eclectic
Using or choosing from many different styles of sources.
Kudos
Personal glory or fame.
Moratorium
A temporary stopping or delay made by an authority.
Pedantic
Insisting on following the rules exactly, including petty details.
Pragmatic
Concerned with the real and practical side of things.
Ratify
To approve of or officially confirm something.
Transient
Passing quickly, not lasting.
Unequivocal
Plain and clear.
Stalwart
Firm and committed support of something.
League
A group of people with a common intrest.
Cordially
In a friendly, welcoming manner, warmly.
Narrative
A story; a piece of literature with a plot.
Pompous
Proud, haughty, arrogant, snobby.
Snuff
Powdered tobacco, inhaled through the nose.
Candid
Open, honest, sincere.
Contemplate
To think deeply or consider carefully.
Improbable
Unlikely, not probable.
Curt
Short, brief to the point of rudeness.
Commerce
Business, trade between countries.
Pedestrian
A person who travels on foot.
Vex
A verb meaning to trouble, worry, annoy or torment.
Sleuth
A detective.
Nocturnal
Of the night, active at night.
Benefactor
Someone who helps another, often giving money.
