Word Power Made Easy Flashcards
Disparage
Belittle
Equivocate
Purposely talk in such a way as to be vague/misleading.
Titillate
Tickle, stimulate pleasure
Adulate
Flatter lavishly
Proscribe
Prohibit
Obviate
Make unnecessary
Militate
Work against
Malign
Slander
Condone
Forgive
Placate
Change hostility to friendliness
Disparate
Widely unequal/different
Disparity
Lack of equality
Disparage
Belittle
Peer
Ones equal in age/rank
Ambiguous
Accidentally vague
Parity
Equality
Unequivocal
Clear/direct/only one interpretation
Double entendre
Statement with 2 interpretations one of which may be risque
Equity
Equitable : adjective
Fairness/justice
Inequality
Inequitable : adjective
Unfairness/injustice
Iniquity
Iniquitous : adjective
Sin/grossly immoral behaviour
Equinox/equinoctial
Equal length of day and time
Nocturnal
Active or flourishing at night
Nocturne
Night music
Equanimity
Equability
Calmness/evenness of temper
Equable
Calm and unflappable in temperament
Equilibrium
Balance between opposite forces
Equilibrist
Tight rope walker
Equilateral
Having equal sides
Equestrian
Person on horseback
Equine
Like horse
Vociferous
Loud/noisy/clamorous
Vocal
Using /referring voice /expressing freely by voice
Vocolice
Vocalisation :noun
To give voice/to sing
Vocalist
Singer
Proscribe
Forbid
Describe
To write down
Manuscript
Something handwritten
Scriptures
Holy writings
Subscribe
To write name under contract
Inscribe
Write in/into
Postscript
Written after main part
Obviate
Prevent
Trivial
Unimportant/ Insignificant
Malign
Malignant / Malignity : adjective
Harmful/hurtful
Malignancy : noun
Cancerous growth/evil
Malediction
Maladictory : noun
Curse
malevolent
wishing harm
maleficent
doing harm
malefactor
harm/crime doer
maladroit
clumsy/awkward
benign
benignant
benevolent
kindly/ well disposed/ not cancerous
benedictory
blessing
Beneficent
Doing good
Benefactor
Kind/good doer
Beneficiary
Recipient of good
Bonafide
Sincere/ valid/ in good faith
Fidelity
Faithfulness
Infidelity
Unfaithfulness
Infidel
One without ri
dictatorial
Tending to give orders
volition
the faculty or power of using one’s will.
“without conscious volition she backed into her office”
placatory
intended to make someone less angry or hostile; conciliatory.
“his hands held in a placatory gesture”
placable
easily calmed; gentle and forgiving.
“he was placable in his animosities and affectionate in his family”
implacable
unable to be appeased or placated.
“he was an implacable enemy of Ted’s”
Placid
not easily upset or excited.
“a placid, contented man”
complacent
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements
condonation
forgiveness
egoist
Supremely selfish
Believes in self advancement
egotist
a person who is excessively conceited or absorbed in themselves; self-seeker.
“he is a self-absorbed egotist”
altruistic
showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
“it was an entirely altruistic act”
introvert
a shy, reticent person
a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.
extrovert
an outgoing, socially confident person.
a person predominantly concerned with external things or objective considerations
ambivert
a person who has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality.
misanthrope
a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
misogynist
a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women
misogamy
dislike of or aversion to marriage
ascetic
characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
egocentric
thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centred.
egomania
obsessive egotism or self-centredness
altruism
disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
alternate
occur in turn repeatedly
alternative
(of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
“the various alternative methods for resolving disputes”
alteration
the action or process of altering or being altered.
“careful alteration of old buildings”
to alter
to change
altercation
a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.
“I had an altercation with the ticket collector”
alter ego
a person’s secondary or alternative personality
ambidextrous
able to use the right and left hands equally well.
dexterous
showing or having skill, especially with the hands.
“a dexterous keyboard player”
sinister
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
“there was something sinister about that murmuring voice”
gauche
unsophisticated and socially awkward.
“a shy and gauche teenager”
gaucherie
awkward or unsophisticated ways.
“I was ridiculed for my sartorial gaucherie”
adroit
clever or skilful.
“he wasadroit attax avoidance”
anthropology
the study of human societies and cultures and their development
philanthropist
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes
gynaecology
the branch of physiology and medicine which deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system
monogamy
the practice of marrying or state of being married to one person at a time.
bigamy
the offence of marrying someone while already married to another person.
polygamy
the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time
polygyny
polygamy in which a man has more than one wife
polyandry
polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband
misanthropy
a dislike of humankind.
obstetrics
the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and midwifery
paediatrics
the branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases
dermatology
the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
ophthalmology
the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
orthopaedics
the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles
cardiology
the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart
neurology
the branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system
psychiatry
the study and treatment of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and abnormal behaviour
pedagogy
the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
pedagogue
a teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one
demagogue
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument
dermatitis
a medical condition in which the skin becomes red, swollen, and sore, sometimes with small blisters, resulting from direct irritation of the skin by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it
hypodermic
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin.
(of a needle or syringe) used to inject a drug or other substance beneath the skin.
(of a drug or other substance) injected beneath the skin.
epidermis
the outer layer of cells covering an organism
taxidermy
the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals with lifelike effect
pachyderm
a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
oculist
an ophthalmologist or optician
ophthalmologist
a specialist in the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
optician
a person qualified to prescribe and dispense glasses and contact lenses, and to detect eye diseases (ophthalmic optician) or to make and supply glasses and contact lenses (dispensing optician)
optometrist
a person with the occupation of measuring eyesight, prescribing corrective lenses, and detecting eye disease
ocular
of or connected with the eyes or vision
monocular
with, for, or in one eye
binoculars
an optical instrument with a lens for each eye, used for viewing distant objects.
inoculate
inserting something
orthodontics
the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws
cardiology
the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart
cardiograph
an instrument that registers graphically movements of the heart
neuralgia
intense, typically intermittent pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face
neuritis
inflammation of a peripheral nerve or nerves, usually causing pain and loss of function
neurosis
a relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress (depression, anxiety, obsessive behaviour, hypochondria) but not a radical loss of touch with reality
psychosis
a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality
geriatrics
the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people
psychology
the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context.
psychoanalysis
a system of psychological theory and therapy which aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind and bringing repressed fears and conflicts into the conscious mind by techniques such as dream interpretation and free association
osteopathy
a system of complementary medicine involving the treatment of medical disorders through the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature
chiropractic
a system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column, which are believed to cause other disorders by affecting the nerves, muscles, and organs
chiropody
the treatment of the feet and their ailments
graphology
the study of handwriting, for example as used to infer a person’s character
psyche
the human soul, mind, or spirit
psychic
relating to or denoting faculties or phenomena that are apparently inexplicable by natural laws, especially involving telepathy or clairvoyance.
“psychic powers”
psychopath
a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behaviour
psychosomatic
(of a physical illness or other condition) caused or aggravated by a mental factor such as internal conflict or stress.
“her doctor was convinced that most of Edith’s problems were psychosomatic”
psychogenic
originating in mind or emotions
psychotherapy
the treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means
periodontics
the branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth: gums
endodontics
The branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
exodontics
The branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
thermometer
an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature, typically one consisting of a narrow, hermetically sealed glass tube marked with graduations and having at one end a bulb containing mercury or alcohol which extends along the tube as it expands
barometer
an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.
something which reflects changes in circumstances or opinions.
“furniture is a barometer of changing tastes”
sphygmomanometer
an instrument for measuring blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable rubber cuff which is applied to the arm and connected to a column of mercury next to a graduated scale, enabling the determination of systolic and diastolic blood pressure by increasing and gradually releasing the pressure in the cuff
chirography
handwriting, especially as distinct from typography
chiromancy
the supposed prediction of a person’s future from interpreting the lines on the palms of their hands; palmistry
calligraphy
decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering.
callipygian
having well-shaped buttocks.
cacography
bad handwriting or spelling
senile
(of a person) having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties
senescence
the condition or process of deterioration with age.
loss of a cell’s power of division and growth
graphein
to write photograph- written by light telegraph- written by writer phonograph- sound writer biograph- life writer
astronomer
an expert in or student of astronomy
geology
the science which deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth, their history, and the processes which act on them.
biology
the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origin, and distribution
botany
the scientific study of the physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance of plants
zoology
the scientific study of the behaviour, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
entomology
the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects
philology
the branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages
semantics
the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. The two main areas arelogical semantics, concerned with matters such as sense and reference and presupposition and implication, andlexical semantics, concerned with the analysis of word meanings and relations between them.
sociology
the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
the study of social problems
cosmonaut
‘sailor of universe’
nautical
of or concerning navigation, sailors, or the sea; maritime.
aster
star shaped flower
asterisk
star shaped symbol
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disaster
a sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life.
biography
an account of someone’s life written by someone else
autobiography
an account of a person’s life written by that person
autonomy
the right or condition of self-government
metronome
a device used by musicians that marks time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick
biopsy
an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease
autopsy
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
zodiac
a belt of the heavens within about 8° either side of the ecliptic, including all apparent positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets. It is divided into twelve equal divisions or signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces).
a representation of the signs of the zodiac or of a similar astrological system
horoscope
a forecast of a person’s future, typically including a delineation of character and circumstances, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person’s birth.
eccentric
(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.
“he noted her eccentric appearance”
dichotomy
a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
“a rigiddichotomy betweenscience and mysticism”
epitome
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
“she looked the epitome of elegance and good taste”
semantics
the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. The two main areas arelogical semantics, concerned with matters such as sense and reference and presupposition and implication, andlexical semantics, concerned with the analysis of word meanings and relations between them.
the meaning of a word, phrase, or text.
philander
(of a man) readily or frequently enter into casual sexual relationships with women.
“they accepted that their husbands would philander with other women”
anatomy
a study of the structure or internal workings of something.
“a detailed anatomy of a society and its institutions”
philtre
a drink supposed to arouse love and desire for a particular person in the drinker; a love potion
aphrodisiac
a food, drink, or other thing that stimulates sexual desire.
“power is the ultimate aphrodisiac”
Philadelphia
City of brotherly love
Adelphia: brother
bibliophile
a person who collects or has a great love of books.
Book lover
Anglophile
a person who is fond of or greatly admires England or Britain
sociology
the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
antisocial
not sociable or wanting the company of others.
asocial
avoiding social interaction; inconsiderate of or hostile to others.
“a tendency to asocial behaviour”
notorious
famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
“Los Angeles isnotorious forits smog”
consummate
showing great skill and flair.
incorrigible
(of a person or their behaviour) not able to be changed or reformed.
inveterate
having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
“an inveterate gambler”
congenital
(of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.
“a congenital malformation of the heart”
chronic
(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
pathological
involving or caused by a physical or mental disease.
“glands with a pathological abnormality”
synonyms:morbid,diseased
unconscionable
not right or reasonable.
“the unconscionable conduct of his son”
synonyms:unethical,amoral,immoral
glib
(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.
“the glib phrases soon roll off the tongue”
egregious
outstandingly bad; shocking.
“egregious abuses of copyright”
veteran
an ex-member of the armed forces.
“a Vietnam veteran”
a person who has had long experience in a particular field.
“a veteran of two world wars”
genetics
the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
the genetic properties or features of an organism, characteristic, etc.
gene
in informal use) a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
“playing tennis is in my genes”
genealogy
a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor.
“the genealogies of the kings of Mercia
genesis
the origin or mode of formation of something.
“this tale had its genesis in fireside stories”
synonyms:origin,source,root,beginning
chronic
(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
“chronic bronchitis”
anachronism
a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
“the town is a throwback to medieval times, an anachronism that has survived the passing years”
incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
“the duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath”
synonyms:out of place
chronology
the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
“the novel abandons the conventions of normal chronology”
