Words Flashcards
gauche
unsophisticated and socially awkward.
pusillanimous
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
curio
a rare, unusual, or intriguing object.
technocracy
the government or control of society or industry by an elite of technical experts
promiscuous
having or characterized by many transient sexual relationships
Schloss
A Castle
Corpulent
FAT
lodestar
a star that is used to guide the course of a ship, especially the Pole Star.
Prole
Member of the working/labour class
Eke
make an amount or supply of something last longer by using or consuming it frugally.
impasse
a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
Josh
tease (someone) in a playful way.
Tipple
drink alcohol, especially habitually.
“those who liked to tipple and gamble”
boisterous
adj.; noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
credulity
a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Epiphenomenon
An epiphenomenon is a secondary phenomenon that occurs alongside or in parallel to a primary phenomenon.
cabal
a secret political clique or faction.
Verbiage
excessively lengthy or technical speech or writing.
rubberneck
turn one’s head to stare at something in a foolish manner.
vanity
inflated pride in oneself or one’s appearance
dossier
a collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Skal
swedish for cheers
parochial
person of church, attributed for a narrow minded person
Servile
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
Prosaic
Ordinary/Dull
Obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion ~ Taha
Satiety
state of being fed or gratified to or beyond capacity
fain
pleased or willing under the circumstances.
Mollycoddle
treat someone in an indulgent or overprotective way.
Wherewithal
Money and other things needed to do something
Artifice
Clever/ cunning devices used to trick people
Propensity
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Chutzpah
(n)extreme self-confidence or audacity
Catharsis
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
Capitulate
To yield
Syllogism
syllogism is a type of logical reasoning where the conclusion is gotten from two linked premises
Languish
Lose vitality and grow weak
Lacerate
criticize forcefully or severely.
Regale
Entertain and amuse
Bawdy
dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent.
Volition
the faculty or power of using one’s will.
Abstruse
difficult to understand; obscure.
Lachrymose
tearful or given to weeping.
Insatiable
Impossible to satisfy
Misandry
Préjudice against men
Vapid
Offering nothing that is stimulating; bland
Vanity
Excessive pride in ones appearance/qualities
Servility
Excessive willingness to serve/please others
Derision
Contemptuous mockery
Sophism
A clever but false argument to deceive
pragmatist
a person who is guided more by practical considerations than by ideals.
tutelage
authority over someone or something; guardianship
benevolence
the quality of being well meaning
Cogitate
Think deeply about something
Jar
to have an unpleasant or annoying effect
Demure
Shy, quiet and polite
Demure
Shy, quiet and polite
Cognizant
to be aware of it
Semantics
the study of the meanings of words and phrases
Catharsis
Process of expressing strong feelings, through plays or other artistic activities, as a way of getting rid of anger, reducing suffering, etc.
Astroturfing
the deceptive practice of presenting an orchestrated marketing or public relations campaign in the guise of unsolicited comments from members of the public.
Patronize
Treat someone as if you’re better than them
Profanity
a type of language that includes words and phrases that are considered vulgar or obscene,
Profanity
a type of language that includes words and phrases that are considered vulgar or obscene,
Rubberneck
(verb)
turn one’s head to stare at something in a foolish manner.
Expedite
Make an action happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly
Ominous
(adj) suggesting that something bad is going to happen by pointing something out… Those clouds look ominous
Ominous
(adj) suggesting that something bad is going to happen by pointing something out… Those clouds look ominous
Bereft
(adj) completely lacking something;
Conduit
a person, an organization or a country that is used to transfer things, information,
Kitsch
works of art or objects that are popular but that are considered to have no real artistic value and to be lacking in good taste, for example because they are sentimental
Hubristic
excessively proud or self-confident.
Moot
(adj or vrb) not worth considering as it is not likely to happen
Clandestine
secret and often not legal
Elide
Omit stuff to merge things
Euphemism
an indirect word or expression that you use instead of a more direct one when you are talking about something that is unpleasant or embarrassing; the use of such expressions
Equivocation
the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself;
Contrite
remorseful; ashamed of what you’ve said
Clear as mud
not at all easy to understand.
Nonce
the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use
Hubris
the fact of somebody being too proud.
Evangalize
convert or seek to convert (someone) to Christianity.
Messianic
relating to the Messiah.
Cosset
care for and protect in an overindulgent way.
Stymie
to prevent somebody from doing something that he/she has planned or wants to do;
Animus
noun. 1 : a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
Shtick
a gimmick, comic routine, style of performance, etc. associated with a particular person.
Magnanimous
kind, generous and forgiving
Callous
not caring about the feelings or suffering of other people
Politicking
political activity to win support or get votes
Mull
think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length.
Poxy
of poor quality; worthless.
Opine
v. Definite opinion about something
Gnarly
Dangerous
Putsch
A violent way of overthrowing a govt
Bilge
Flat part on bottom of boat (both inside and outside)
Credo
What you believe in
Moor
a wild open area of high land that is covered with grass and heather
Antipathy
a strong feeling of not liking somebody
Vindicate
To prove what you thought was right
Machismo
Strong masculine pride
Amicable
made or done in a friendly way,
Fungible
(of a product or commodity) replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.
Onus
something that is one’s duty or responsibility.
Murky
dark and unpleasant or dirty
indemnify
promise to pay somebody an amount of money if he/she suffers any damage or loss
insinuate
to suggest something unpleasant in an indirect way
Trundle
to move, or make something heavy move, slowly and noisily
Trundle
to move, or make something heavy move, slowly and noisily
Qualm
n. a feeling of doubt or worry that what you are doing may not be morally right
Squalor
the state of being very dirty, untidy or unpleasant… ‘To Live in squalor’
Piquant
tasting pleasant but strong and spicy
Poignant
causing sadness or pity
Parcimonious
very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
Pontificate
express one’s opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.
Dogma
a belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept as true without questioning
Grotesque
strange or ugly in a way that is not natural
Quandry
a state of not being able to decide what to do; a difficult situation
Ethos
a set of ideas and attitudes associated with a particular group or society
Mensch
a person of integrity and honour.
Docile
quiet and easy to control
Anthropology
(n.) the study of human societies and cultures and their development5
Atrophied
(adj.) wasted away or diminished in size or strength
Proctologist
(n.) a doctor who specializes in disorders of the rectum and anus
Premonition
(n.) a feeling that something is going to happen, especially something unpleasant
Predilection
(n.) a preference or special liking for something
Impetuous
(adj.) acting or done quickly and without thought or care
Serenade
(n.) a piece of music sung or played in the open air, typically by a man at night under the window of his beloved
Vicarious
(adj.) experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
Ominous
(adj.) giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen6
Adroitly
(adv.) in a clever or skillful way
Fortitude
(n.) courage in pain or adversity
Clandestine
(adj.) kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
Spry
(adj.) active, lively, and nimble
Reprimand
(v.) to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions
Obituary
(n.) a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person
Grandiose
(adj.) impressive and imposing in appearance or style, often excessively so
