Vocabulary Review Flashcards

These flashcards include key vocabulary words and their definitions to aid in exam preparation.

Humane

Having or showing compassion or benevolence.

Mire

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; to cause to become stuck in mud or a difficult situation.

Comport

To conduct oneself; to behave in a particular manner.

Bleak

Lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements; cold and miserable.

Garble

To reproduce a message in a confused or distorted way.

Deteriorate

To become progressively worse.

Adept

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Slipshod

Showing a lack of care or thought; careless.

Squander

To waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless manner.

Subversive

Seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution.

Languid

Weak or faint from illness or fatigue; slow and relaxed.

Appreciable

Large or important enough to be noticed; significant.

Irreverent

Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

Rivulet

A small stream or brook.

Impair

To weaken or damage something.

Divulge

To make known; to reveal or disclose information.

Blasphemy

The act of speaking disrespectfully about sacred things.

Skeptical

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Erroneous

Containing errors; incorrect.

Demure

Reserved, modest, and shy in appearance or behavior.

Wily

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; cunning.

Forestall

To prevent or obstruct by taking action ahead of time.

Illustrious

Well-known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Chide

To scold or rebuke someone gently.

Depreciation

A reduction in the value of an asset over time, often due to wear and tear.

Venomous

Capable of injecting venom; also, full of malice or spite.

Synthetic

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.

Concerted

Planned or carried out together; coordinated.

Brevity

Shortness of time or duration; concise expression.

Diminutive

Extremely or unusually small.