Word List 7 Flashcards
Clemency
Mercy
Disinterested
Unbiased
Flout
Defy, reject
Ingenue
Naive, unsophisticated person
Mendacious
Given to lying
Paucity
Shortage
Protean
Changeable
Sophomoric
Juvenile, immature
Venal
Corrupt, can be bribed
Archives
Collection of old records; place of storage of old documents
Cliche
Overused expression; something unoriginal
Flustered
Worked-up, not calm
Ingrate
Ungrateful person
Mercenary
Concerned only with money
Peccadillo
Minor weakness; trivial offense
Protege
Person under protection of, or guided by another
Veneer
Surface coating
Archetype
Classic example of
Fanciful
Причудливый, странный
Immensity
Масштабность, огромность
Marvel
Чудо; восхищаться
Comrade
Товарищ
Fragrance
Аромат
Scorn
Презрение; презирать
Light-hearted
Веселый, беспечный
Resigned
Смирившийся
Solemn
Серьезный
Unabashed
Бессовестный, не растерявшийся
Disdainful
Презрительный
Earnest
Серьезный
Neglect
Не заботиться;
Забывать;
Игнорировать
Forbear
Воздерживаться
Utilize
Использовать
Undermine
To weaken, sabotage, subvert, debilitate, destabilize
Dispute
To engage in argument or debate; to argue vehemently, quarrel
Empathy
Identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings and motives
Speculate
To engage in thought, especially conjectural thought
Intricate (adj)
Having many interrelated parts or facets; hard to understand, work, or make
Distinct adj.
Not identical, separate; different in nature or quality, dissimilar
Versatile adj.
Capable of turning easily from one thing to another; having many uses or applications
Profound adj.
Showing deep insight or understanding; originating in the depths of one’s being
Perseverance
Tenacity, persistence, strong character
Insight noun
Intuitiveness, awareness, observation, understanding, wisdom
Perplex verb
To cause to be puzzled or bewildered, to confuse
Elaborate adj.
Worked out in great detail, painstaking; ornate, showy, or gaudy
Embellish verb
To ornament or decorate; to exaggerate
Esoteric
Intended for or understood by only a small group
Resent verb
To feel or show displeasure or indignation at
Ingenuity noun
The quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful
Substantiate verb
To support with proof or evidence; to verify
Presume verb
To take for granted, assume, or suppose; to undertake (do something) without right or permission
Sentiment noun
An attitude, feeling, or opinion; refined or tender emotion
Defiance noun
A bold resistance to authority or force; open disregard; contempt
Eradicate verb
To get rid of as if by tearing it up by the roots; to abolish
Contend verb
To struggle; to compete
Discern verb
To catch sight of; to recognize and understand
Elitism noun
The practice of or belief in rule by an elite
Endorse verb
To express approval or support of, especially publicly
Resign verb
To give up (an office or position), especially formally; to relinquish; to submit (oneself, one’s mind) without resistance
Fundamental adj.
Of or being a foundation or basis; basic; of great importance, essential
Erratic adj.
Inconsistent, unpredictable, wandering, irregular, unstable
Exemplify verb
To illustrate by example
Prevail verb
To be widespread or current; to occur as the most important or frequent element
Negligent adj.
Guilty of or characterized by neglect
Неаккуратный
Vindictive adj.
Disposed to seek revenge; revengeful, spiteful
Prestige noun
A reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, and/or rank
Reconcile verb
To cause to accept something not desired; to cause to become friendly again; to settle a dispute
Tolerate verb
To allow without hindrance, permit; to put up with, endure
Accumulate verb
To gather or collect
Complacency noun
A feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of unpleasant possibilities
Disdain noun
Hate, contempt, scorn, dislike, or ridicule
Connoisseur noun
An expert judge in an art or matters of taste
Baffle verb
To bewilder, perplex, astound, or confuse
Benign adj.
Kind and gentle
Candid adj
Completely honest; straightforward
Collaborate verb
To work with another
Integrate verb
To Bring together into a unified or interrelated whole; to combine to produce a whole or a larger unit
Commemorate verb
To serve as a memorial of; to honor the memory of by some observance
Burden noun
That which is carried; a load; that which is borne with difficulty
Inconsistent adj
Lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory; lacking agreement, as one thing with another or two or more things in relation to each other; at variance
Exp: his actions are inconsistent with his statements
Convey verb
To take from one place to another; to communicate
Linguistics noun
The study of language
Drama noun
The art of writing and producing plays; a series of vivid, exciting, or suspenseful events
Duplicitous adj.
Deceitful, dishonest, two-faced, deliberately deceptive
Inquiry noun
A seeking for information or knowledge; an investigation; a question, query
Exp: to make inquiries about
Interact verb
To act upon one another
Contemporary adj.
Existing, occurring, or living at the same time
Legitimate adj.
According to law; in accordance with established rules and standards; valid, logical; justified
Exp: legitimate reason
Legitimate child
Egotism noun
Excessive reference to oneself; self-centeredness
Objective noun
A purpose, goal; not influenced by personal feelings, unbiased
Proximity noun
Nearness in place, time, or relation
Vigor noun
Active strength or force, intensity; healthy physical or mental energy, vitality
Reticence noun
The quality or state of keeping silent; reserve
Refute verb
To prove to be false or erroneous
Rouse verb
To bring or come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness
Somber adj.
Gloomily dark; downcast, glum; extremely serious, grave
Steadfast adj.
Fixed in place, position, or direction; firm in purpose, resolution, or direction; unwavering
Reverence noun
A high opinion of something; admiration
Exaggerate verb
To magnify beyond the limits of truth; to overstate or overemphasize
Disregard verb
To pay no attention to, ignore ; to treat without due respect or attentiveness
Articulate adj.
Uttered clearly; capable of, expressed with, or marked by clarity and effectiveness of language
Impulsive adj
Capricious and unpredictable
Dispense verb
To deal out, distribute; to do without, do away with
Commend verb
To mention as worthy of confidence or attention
Exp: his work was highly commended
Ascertain verb
To find out, as through investigation or experimentation
Conform verb
To act in accordance; comply
Exp: to conform to the rules
Spare verb
To refrain from harming, punishing, or killing; to save, as from discomfort; kept in reserve
Devoid adj.
Totally lacking; destitute
Diverse adj.
Of a different kind, unlike; of various kinds, varied
Prolong verb
To draw out, extend, stall, stretch
Edify verb
To instruct and improve, especially morally; to enlighten
Negate verb
To deny the existence or truth of (something); to nullify or invalidate (something)
Hail verb
To salute or greet; to acclaim
Idiosyncrasy noun
Peculiarity, oddity, quirk, characteristic, trait, singularity
Irony noun
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; an outcome of events contrary to what was, or what might have been, expected
