Vocabulary Context Clues and Definitions

Vocabulary study flashcards covering key terms, their definitions, and contextual applications directly from the study activity sheet.

cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of loud sounds

Catharsis

An emotional release or purging of tension

epiphany

A sudden, deep moment of realization or insight

anomaly

Something that deviates from what is normal or expected

bolster

To support, strengthen, or prop up

candid

Truthful, straightforward, and frank

deference

Polite submission and respect shown toward authority

Eloquent

Fluent, persuasive, and expressive in speech or writing

fastidious

Very attentive to accuracy, detail, or cleanliness

garrulous

Excessively talkative on trivial matters

gregarious

Fond of company; highly sociable and outgoing

ineffable

Too great or beautiful to be expressed in words

lethargic

Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or alertness; sluggish

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; precise

nefarious

Wicked, villainous, or criminal in nature

ostentatious

Designed to impress or attract notice in a showy way

pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly based on practical terms

scrutinize

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

sycophant

A flatterer who acts in service to others to gain an advantage

fastidious (context clue)

Insisting on organizing a closet by color, sleeve length, and fabric weight

meticulous (context clue)

Spending over fifty hours working with a tiny single-bristle brush to make sure every line in a portrait is flawless