magoosh common words vi

furtive

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

posit

assume as fact

flux

a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event)

esoteric

confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle

pejorative

expressing disapproval (usually refers to a term)

disseminate

cause to become widely known

misconstrue

interpret in the wrong way

economical

avoiding waste, efficient

nuance

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

banality

a trite or obvious remark

indecorous

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

efficacious

producing the intended result

rebuke

criticize severely or angrily; censure

bolster

support and strengthen

craven

pathetically cowardly

dilatory

wasting time

erudite

having or showing profound knowledge

anomaly

something that is not normal, standard, or expected

timorous

timid by nature or revealing fear and nervousness

polemic

a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

capricious

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

appease

pacify by acceding to the demands of

placate

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

nonplussed

unsure how to act or respond

transient

lasting a very short time

reproach

to express criticism towards

specious

1. based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

2. plausible but false

deleterious

harmful to living things

antipathy

an intense feeling of dislike or aversion

imprudent

not wise

elicit

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

fastidious

overly concerned with details; fussy

impartial

free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

edifying

enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement

harried

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

ignominious

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

mendacity

the tendency to be untruthful

truncate

reduce the length of something

mundane

1. repetitive and boring; not spiritual

2. relating to the ordinary world

dispassionate

unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice

maladroit

clumsy

opulence

wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

duress

compulsory force or threat

jovial

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

contrition

the feeling of remorse or guilt that comes from doing something bad

stringent

demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

arduous

demanding considerable mental effort and skill; testing powers of endurance

maverick

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

sullen

showing a brooding ill humor

askance

with a look of suspicion or disapproval