Word List 66 Flashcards
Astute
Wise; Shrewd; Keen
Swerve
Deviate; Turn aside sharply
Implement
Put into effect; Supply with tools
Premise
Assumption; Postulate
Antagonism
Hostility; Active resistance
Underscore
Emphasize
Bait
Harass; Tease
Zealot
Fanatic; Person who shows excessive zeal
Allay
Calm; Pacify
Odorous
Having an odor
Minutiae
Petty details
Canine
Related to dogs; Dog-like
Dapper
Neat and trim
Orthodox
Traditional; Conservative in belief
Realm
Kingdom; Field or sphere
Maxim
Proverb; A truth pithily stated
Numismatist
Person who collects coins
Incense
Enrage; Infuriate
Emanate
Issue forth
Reciprocal
Mutual; Exchangeable; Interacting
Convivial
Festive; Gay; Characterized by joviality
Podium
Pedestal; Raised platform
Blasé
Bored with pleasure or dissipation
Imperial
Like an emperor; Related to an empire
Luminous
Shining; Issuing light
Illusory
Deceptive; Not real
Serendipity
Gift for finding valuable or desirable things by accident; Accidental good fortune or luck
Comprehensive
Thorough; Inclusive
Reprise
Musical repetition; Repeat performance; Recurrent action
Fulsome
Disgustingly excessive
Impassable
Not able to be traveled or crossed
Terse
Concise; Abrupt; Pithy
Accord
Agreement
Dauntless
Bold
Raconteur
Storyteller
Inviolable
Secure from corruption, attack, or violation; Unassailable
Sartorial
Pertaining to tailors
Equine
Resembling a horse
Curator
Superintendent; Manager
Jabber
Chatter rapidly or unintelligibly
Remonstrance
Protest; Objection
Aloft
Upward
Animated
Lively; Spirited
Voluble
Fluent; Glib; Talkative
Application
Diligent attention