Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Vocabulary > Words from "Good Argument" > Flashcards

Words from "Good Argument" Flashcards

1
Q

judicious

A

having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

inordinate

A

unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

wanton

A

1.(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked.
2. (dated) sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual relationships (typically used of a woman).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

histrionics

A

melodramatic behaviour designed to attract attention.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

venerate

A

regard with great respect; revere

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

castigate

A

reprimand severely

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

embodiment

A

a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, feeling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

gravy

A

something pleasing, that is unearned or unexpected

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

vagary

A

an unexpected or inexplicable change in situation or someone’s behaviour

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

hyperbole

A

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

raucous

A

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

polemic

A

a speech or piece of writing expressing strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion on someone or something

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

fray

A

a situation of intense activity, typically incorporating an element of aggression or competition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

mercurial

A

(of a person) subject to sudden or unexpected changes of mood or mind

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

brazen

A

bold and without shame

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

knack

A

an acquired or natural skill at performing a task

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

earnest

A
  1. resulting or showing intense or sincere conviction
  2. a thing intended or regarded as a sign or promise of what is to come
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

itinerant

A

travelling from place to place, or a person who travels from place to place

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

obtuse

A
  1. annoyingly slow to understand; dull witted
  2. not sharp pointed or sharp edged; blunt
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

derision

A

contemptuous ridicule or mockery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

demagogue

A

a political leader who seek support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather by using rational arguments

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

elocution

A

the skill of clear and expressive speech, esp. of distinct pronunciation and articulation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

precocious

A

(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

mores

A

the essential or characteristics customs and convention of a community
pronounce mor-rays

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

craven

A

cowardly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

bastion

A

an institution, place or person strongly defending or upholding a particular principle, attitude or activity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

forbearance

A

patient self-control; restraint and tolerance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

plaintive

A

sounding sad and mournful

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

supplant

A

supersede and replace

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

ponderous

A

slow and clumsy because of great weight

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

dreary

A

dull, bleak, lifeless; depressing

32
Q

euphemism

A

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

33
Q

caprice

A

a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior

34
Q

glean

A

extract information from different sources

35
Q

xenophobia

A

dislike of or prejudice against people of other countries

36
Q

bigotry

A

prejudice against a person or people based on their basis of their membership of a particular group

37
Q

fascism

A

an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organisation

38
Q

ethos

A

the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations

39
Q

voluble

A

talk fluently, readily or incessantly

40
Q

glib

A

fluent but insincere and shallow

41
Q

swerve

A

change or cause to change direction abruptly

42
Q

affront

A

an action or remark that cause outrage or offense

43
Q

dispirit

A

causing someone to lose enthusiasm or hope

44
Q

vile

A

extremely unpleasant

45
Q

interloper

A

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong

46
Q

untenable

A

(of a position or view) not possible to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

47
Q

wrangling

A

engagement in long disputes or arguments

48
Q

ostentatious

A

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; design to impress or attract notice

49
Q

genteel

A

polite, refined or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way

50
Q

bellicose

A

demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

51
Q

astray

A

away from the correct path or direction; into error or morally questionable behaviour

52
Q

veer

A

change direction suddenly

53
Q

svelt

A

slender and elegant

54
Q

filibuster

A

the use of dilatory tactics to delay or prevent action esp. in a legislative assembly.

55
Q

intractable

A

hard to control or deal with

56
Q

melange

A

a mixture of things or people

57
Q

detestable

A

deserving intense dislike

58
Q

rejoinder

A

a reply, especially a sharp or witty one

59
Q

shirk

A

avoid or neglect ( a duty or responsibility)

60
Q

erudition

A

the quality of showing or having great learning or knowledge; scholarship

61
Q

gusto

A

enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest

62
Q

pedagogy

A

the method and practice of teaching, especially in academic subject or theoretical concept

63
Q

chutzpah

A

extreme self-confidence or audacity

64
Q

circumspection

A

the quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence

65
Q

ambivalence

A

the state having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about someone or something

66
Q

highfalutin

A

(of speech, writing, ideas) pompous or pretentiobus

67
Q

enamor

A

be filled with a feeling of love for

68
Q

vicarious

A

experience as a result of watching, listening to, reading about activities of others rather than doing the activity yourself

69
Q

propensity

A

inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

70
Q

disparate

A

things so different, there is no basis for comparison

71
Q

indulge

A

allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

72
Q

sclerotic

A

becoming rigid and unresponsive; losing ability to adapt

73
Q

autocracy

A

system of government by one person with absolute power

74
Q

emancipation

A

the fact or process of being set free from legal, social or political restriction; liberation

75
Q

quibble

A

a slight objection or criticism on a trivial matter

76
Q

perverse

A

showing a deliberate or obstinate desire to behave in a way considered to be unreasonable or and unacceptable

77
Q

solicitous

A

characterised by or showing concern or interest

Vocabulary (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions