Words Flashcards
anecdote (n)
a short, amusing or interesting story about a real life incident or person
ambiguous (adj)
having a double meaning or more than one possible interpretation
perspicacious (adj)
having an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious
arcane (adj)
mysterious or secret
burgeon (v)
To grow rapidly; flourish
feign (v)
to pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury
impervious (adj)
unable to be affected by
aloof (adj)
not friendly; cool and distant
demean (v)
to cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something
befall (v)
to happen to someone ( refers to something bad)
apprehensive (adj)
anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
analyze (v)
to examine in detail in order to explain or interpret
ethereal (adj)
extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world
sardonic
showing scorn; mocking
paradox
something made up of 2 opposite things that seem impossible but is actually possible
arbitrary
not planned or chosen for a reason; not based on reason or evidence
adversity
An unfortunate situation
pedantic
ostentatiously learned; dull, unimaginative
tacit
expressed without being directly stated
adjacent
sharing a border or point
interloper
an intruder
acquiesce
to accept reluctantly but w/o protest
pensive
engaged in deep and serious thought
redundant
no longer needed or useful
pungent
having an intensely strong taste or smell
Peremptorily
In a commanding tone
Reiterate
Repeat
Interminable
Endless
Incorrigible
Hopeless; can’t be helped
Intrepid
Fearless
Immutable
Unable to be changed
Antipathy
A strong feeling of dislike
Diffident
Shy
Lucid
Smart and bright
Glib
Said or done carelessly
Cogent
Clear, logical, or convincing
Laudable
Worthy of praise
Turgid
Swollen or distended; bombastic
Bombast
High sounding language with little meaning
