Untitled Flashcards Set

Abate

To diminish, decrease, or lessen.

Antecedent

A predecessor, precursor, or forerunner.

Auspicious

Favorable, promising, or fortunate.

Caricature

An exaggeration, parody, or satire.

Cordial

Friendly, warm, or affable.

Deplore

To lament, regret, or condemn.

Dissipation

Wastefulness, indulgence, or debauchery.

Empathy

Compassion, understanding, or sensitivity.

Exalt

To praise, glorify, or elevate.

Hedonist

A pleasure-seeker, sensualist, or sybarite.

Indefatigable

Tireless, relentless, or unflagging.

Menagerie

A collection, zoo, or assortment.

Nihilist

A skeptic, cynic, or pessimist.

Parody

A satire, imitation, or mockery.

Platitude

A cliché, truism, or banality.

Prodigious

Enormous, immense, or extraordinary.

Protract

To extend, prolong, or lengthen.

Savory

Tasty, flavorful, or appetizing.

Strident

Harsh, grating, or jarring.

Trifling

Insignificant, trivial, or petty.