Advanced Vocabulary List

A set of vocabulary flashcards defining advanced English words from the lecture notes.

Ambiguous

Having more than one possible meaning.

Bely

To give a false impression or mask the truth.

Conciliatory

Intended to make peace or reduce hostility.

Conundrum

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Dogmatic

Inclined to lay down principles as undesputibly true (often contrasting with open-minded inquiry).

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time.

Esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.

Garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Juxtapose

To place two things side by side for contrasting comparison.

Obfuscate

To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Recalcitrant

Stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

Sagacious

Having keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Vindicate

To clear of blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting evidence.