Words 1-20 Flashcards
Confound
(v. ) cause surprise of confusion in
(v. ) mix up with something else
Tortuous
(adj.) full of twists and turns
Benign
(adj. ) gentle and kindly
(adj. ) not harmful in effect
Repudiates
(v. ) refuse to accept or be associated with
(v. ) deny the truth of
(v. ) cause (something) to acquire polarity
Facetious
(adj.) treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant
Construe
(v.) interpret (word or action) in a particular way
Anoint
(v. ) smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony
(v. ) smear or rub with something
Collude
(v.) cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others
Vexation
(n.) the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Ubiquitious
(adj.) present, appearing, or found everywhere
Garrulous
(adj.) excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Solicitious
(adj. ) characterized by or showing interest or concern
(adj. ) eager or anxious to do something
Munificent
(adj.) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary (of a gift or sum of money)
Irresolute
(adj.) showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain
Lactonic
(adj.) of or relating to any of a class of organic compounds formed from hydroxy acids
Fastidious
(adj. ) very attentive to and concerned about the accuracy and detail
(adj. ) very concerned about matters of cleanliness
Taciturn
(adj.) (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Aspiration
(n. ) a hope or ambition of achieving something
(n. ) the action or process of drawing breath
Mendacity
(n.) untruthfulness
Prevarication
(n.) the act of prevaricating; or lying
