Unfamiliar Words

This is a flashcard with a set of words not commonly used in everyday language but rather in a formal one.

Accustomed (A)

being used to something; the usual

Address (V)

to speak to/write to; to deal with; to put an address on

Encumber (V)

to be weighed down, hindered, or burdened by something heavy making it hard to move or act freely

Encumbrance (N)

a burden or impediment

Impediment (N)

a hindrance or an obstruction; something that makes a task hard to complete

Hindrance (N)

an obstacle or barrier; something slowing or preventing progress

Obstruction (N)

something that blocks a path; interference

Abstruse (A)

hard to understand; used to describe complex ideas, theories, or language that aren't easily accessible

Obscure (A)

difficult to understand or see—unclear; not famous or prominent; in a secluded or inconspicuous place

Prominent (A)

very noticeable; important; famous

Conspicuous (A)

very noticeable, or attracting attention, often standing out from surroundings

Obscure (V)

making something unclear, hidden, or difficult to see, hear, or understand, essentially by concealing, covering, or confusing it,

Essential

something is extremely important, fundamental, or necessary for something else to exist, function, or be complete

Fundamental

the basic, essential principles for something (e.g., reading, writing, and math for education); a core