YELLOW Flashcards
What is the definition of ‘affront’?
An open insult or giving of offense to somebody.
Synonyms: insult, injury, disrespect.
What does ‘buoyant’ mean?
Able to float, pushing upward.
Define ‘competent’.
Having enough skill or ability to do something well; good enough or suitable for something.
Synonyms: capable, able, knowledgeable.
What is a ‘discrepancy’?
A distinct difference between two things.
Synonyms: difference, inconsistency, incongruity.
What does ‘ethical’ refer to?
Consistent with agreed principles of correct moral conduct.
Synonyms: moral, principled, right.
What does ‘foreordain’ mean?
To arrange or determine an event in advance of its happening.
Synonyms: predict, determine, arrange.
Define ‘intelligible’.
Capable of being understood.
Synonyms: comprehensible, understandable, clear.
What is the meaning of ‘motley’?
Consisting of people or things that are very different from one another and do not seem to belong together.
Synonyms: assorted, miscellaneous, diverse.
What does ‘mottled’ describe?
To mark something with an irregular pattern of patches or spots of different colors.
Synonyms: blotchy, spotty.
What is a ‘perennial’?
Recurring or enduring for an indefinite time; a plant that lasts over two years.
Synonyms: recurrent, returning, perpetual.
What does it mean to ‘reconcile’?
To bring two or more people back into a friendly relationship with each other; to end conflict.
Synonyms: settle, reunite, resolve.
Define ‘sinister’.
Suggesting malevolence, menace or harm.
Synonyms: menacing, ominous, threatening.
What does ‘terrestrial’ refer to?
Relating to the Earth rather than other planets; living or growing on land rather than in the sea or in the air.
Synonyms: earthly, worldly, global.
What is ‘effrontery’?
Behavior or an attitude that is so bold or arrogant as to be insulting.
Synonyms: impudence, nerve, shameless.
What does ‘unctuous’ mean?
Attempting to charm or convince somebody in an unpleasantly suave, smug, or smooth way; greasy or oily.
Synonyms: groveling, creepy, insincere.
Define ‘vanquish’.
To defeat someone in battle or competition; to overcome emotion.
Synonyms: conquer, overcome, crush, subdue.
What does ‘capricious’ mean?
Tending to make sudden, unexpected changes.
Synonyms: impulsive, unpredictable, changeable.
What is the meaning of ‘castigate’?
To criticize or rebuke somebody or somebody’s behavior severely.
Synonyms: criticize, reprimand, chastise.
Define ‘collusion’.
A secret cooperation between people in order to do something illegal or underhanded.
What does ‘compatible’ mean?
Able to exist, live, or work together without conflict; consistent in keeping with something else.
Synonyms: well-matched, matching, harmonious.
What is ‘congenital’?
Describes an unusual condition present at birth; ingrained in somebody’s character.
Synonyms: innate, inborn.
What does ‘cryptic’ refer to?
Not deliberately mysterious and seeming to have a hidden meaning; secret or hidden in some way.
Synonyms: mysterious, obscure, puzzling.
Define ‘deference’.
Polite respect, especially putting another person’s interests first.
Synonyms: respect, regard, reverence.
What does ‘diurnal’ mean?
Happening during the day as opposed to the night; (n) Roman Catholic book for worship.
Synonyms: daily.
What is the meaning of ‘dulcet’?
Pleasant to hear, especially because of being soft or soothing.
Synonyms: sweet, melodic, soothing.
