Words 1-125 Flashcards
Induct
To place formally in office
Castigate
To criticize severely in public
Trivial
Worth of little importance
Corollary
A natural consequence or effect
Overwrought
Extreme nervous or excited
Disabuse
To free from error or falsehood
Generic
Without a trademark, general
Stipulate
To agree to a fact as a part of a larger debate
Volatile
Tending to vary wildly, unstable
Fetid
Having a bad odor
Disarray
Confusion disorder
Plethora
An a abundance of
Exacerbate
To make more violent, bitter or severe
Ephemeral
Lasting a short time
Disposed
Having a preference or tendency towards
Beacon
A signaling light, a source of guidance
Definitive
Complete
Incessant
Never pausing, continuous
Conceit
A fanciful idea or image
Largess
Generosity in giving gifts
Eschew
To avoid, shun
Blatant
Offensively obvious
Innocuous
Harmless
Derive
To obtain from a specified source
Uncanny
Strangely unsettling
Gauche
Socially awkward
Cornucopia
An abundance
Salve
An ointment that heals or soothes, a balm
Extract
To remove, with effort
Versatile
Competent in many things
Adduce
To show as an example or means of proving something
Extol
Praise highly
Interlocutor
Someone who takes part in a conversation, formally
Encomium
High praise
Abduct
To take away, kidnap
Indelible
Incapable of being removed or erased
Gauge
An instrument for measuring
Mercurial
Easily changeable
Prudent
Marked by careful planning
Cryptic
Secretive or partially concealed
Menial
Lowly or servant like
Montage
A composite of many elements, pictures placed closely next to each other
Drastic
Extreme, severe
Acumen
Quickness and accuracy of judgment or insight
Cosmopolitan
Having worldwide scope, at home in many areas
Obtrude
To push forward, to impose
Paroxysm
A sudden convulsion or outburst
Monolithic
Massive, solid and uniform in appearance
Approbation
Official approval
Heyday
A time of great success and popularity
Renovate
To make new
Embed
To fix in a surrounding mass
Winsome
Charming, in a childlike or innocent way
Irascible
Easily angered
Moreass
An area of swampy ground
Commandeer
To seize or take, by the police or military force
Subside
To settle down
Culinary
Relating to the kitchen or cookery
Commodity
Something useful that can be used for financial advantage
Palatable
Pleasant or acceptable to the taste
Subtle
Not immediately obvious
Judicious
Wise and careful
Quixotic
Foolishly idealistic, extravagant
Desiccate
To dry completely
Maelstrom
A violently confused state, large whirlpool
Cajole
To attempt to persuade with flattery or insincere talk
Astringent
Severe, strong, harsh
Seduce
To lure or attract, to lead astray
Firebrand
One who stirs up trouble
Podium
A raised platform
Herald
To bear news, to announce
Confiscate
To seize or take away
Remiss
Careless in, or negligent about attending to a task
Evoke
To call forth or call to mind
Sacrosanct
Very sacred, holy
Nurture
To nourish, educate, encourage
Scintillate
To give off sparks, brilliant
Purvey
To supply
Palette
On which an artist mixes colors
Entropy
A steady decline in the order within a system
Gamut
An entire range or series
Draconian
Extremely harsh
Commodious
Spacious roomy
Rank
Offensive, smelly
Engaging
Attractive, charming
Electorate
The total group of qualified voters
Habitat
The place where a person or thing is usually found
Lackadastical
Showing a lack on interest or spirit
Girth
The distance around something
Sycophant
One who seeks favors by flattering people of wealth or influence
Stem
To stop it restrain
Self abnegation
The putting aside of your own personal beliefs for someone else
Barrage
A heavy prolonged attack
Anachronism
Something not belonging in a certain time period
Linchpin
A central element that holds othe parts together
Rancid
Spoiled
Atavistic
Reverting to past traits
Craven
Foolish, cowardly
Hermetic
Completely sealed
Placid
Calm undisturbed
Infinitesimal
Exceedingly small
Variegated
Distinctly marked with different colors, diverse
Erratic
Inconsistent, unpredictable
Venal
Adult excused or forgiven
Zeal
Intense passion or enthusiasm
Peer
A person or thing of the same rank
Olfactory
Relating to the sense of smell
Divulge
To reveal or make known
Conducive
Tending to bring about
Odyssey
A long adventurous journey
Negotiate
To succeed in going over, coping with
Submissive
Willing to obey
Ecumber
To burden or weigh down
Endeavor
A serious attempt or effort
Inextricable
Incapable of being sober or untangled
Scruple
A moral principal that restrains actions
Antediluvian
Very old, outdated
Innate
Possesses at birth
Hedonist
Someone who only seeks pleasure
Rote
Mechanical memorization, often without full knowledge
Byproduct
A side effect, something produced in the making of something else
Liable
Legally obligated, likely to have an unfavorable outcome
August
Inspiring awe or admiration, bc of high rank or character
Discreet
Careful about what one days or does
Engregious
Outstanding for undesirable qualities, remarkably bad