Untitled Flashcards Set

studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
learn
LearnA personalized and smart learning plan
exam
Practice TestTake a test on your terms and definitions
spaced repetition
Spaced RepetitionScientifically backed study method
heart puzzle
Matching GameHow quick can you match all your cards?
flashcards
FlashcardsStudy terms and definitions

1 / 29

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no one added any tags here yet for you.

30 Terms

1

Abject

Hopeless, extremely sad and servile; defeated.

New cards
2

Abridge

To shorten without losing key content.

New cards
3

Adroit

Skillful and clever.

New cards
4

Antipathy

A deep dislike.

New cards
5

Acrid

Sharp or bitter in smell or taste.

New cards
6

Audacity

Boldness; reckless daring; impertinence.

New cards
7

Belie

Fail to give a true notion; or contradict.

New cards
8

Beset

To harass or to surround.

New cards
9

Burgeon

To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

New cards
10

Cajole

To persuade through flattery or coaxing.

New cards
11

Capricious

Impulsive; prone to sudden mood changes.

New cards
12

Castigate

To criticize or reprimand severely.

New cards
13

Celibacy

Abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.

New cards
14

Charisma

Magnetic charm or appeal.

New cards
15

Culpable

Deserving blame or at fault.

New cards
16

Conciliatory

Making peace; attempting to resolve a dispute through goodwill.

New cards
17

Depravity

Moral corruption or wickedness.

New cards
18

Dogmatic

Characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts.

New cards
19

Evanescent

Quickly fading or disappearing.

New cards
20

Farcical

Absurd or ludicrous.

New cards
21

Insipid

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull.

New cards
22

Ostentatious

Showy; designed to attract attention.

New cards
23

Perfunctory

Careless; unenthusiastic.

New cards
24

Perquisite

A privilege that goes along with a job; a 'perk'.

New cards
25

Polarize

To divide into opposing groups.

New cards
26

Proliferate

To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.

New cards
27

Spurious

False or counterfeit; not genuine.

New cards
28

Stagnation

Inactivity or lack of growth.

New cards
29

Superficial

Concerned only with surface aspects; lacking depth.

New cards
30

Vociferous

Loud and forceful in expressing opinions.

New cards

Explore top notes

note Note
studied byStudied by 13 people
884 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 37 people
869 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 57 people
676 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 82 people
388 days ago
5.0(2)
note Note
studied byStudied by 11 people
845 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 7 people
915 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 11 people
706 days ago
5.0(2)
note Note
studied byStudied by 337 people
211 days ago
5.0(1)

Explore top flashcards

flashcards Flashcard (50)
studied byStudied by 8 people
366 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (78)
studied byStudied by 57 people
7 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (87)
studied byStudied by 80 people
373 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (30)
studied byStudied by 6 people
307 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (20)
studied byStudied by 21 people
757 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (25)
studied byStudied by 1 person
720 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (96)
studied byStudied by 1 person
303 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (68)
studied byStudied by 23 people
177 days ago
5.0(1)
robot