Untitled Flashcards Set

Abate

To become less intense or widespread; to reduce in amount, degree, or severity.

Antecedent

A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.

Auspicious

Conducive to success; giving or being a sign of future success.

Caricature

A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing where certain characteristics are exaggerated for comedic or grotesque effect.

Cordial

Warm and friendly.

Deplore

To feel or express strong disapproval of something.

Dissipation

The squandering of money, energy, or resources; excessive indulgence in pleasure or dissolute living.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Exalt

To hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of.

Hedonist

A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.

Indefatigable

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

Menagerie

A collection of wild or unusual animals kept in captivity for exhibition; a strange or diverse collection of people or things.

Nihilist

A person who believes that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles.

Parody

An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

Platitude

A remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

Prodigious

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

Protract

To prolong or extend in duration or space.

Savory

Belonging to the category of food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.

Strident

Loud and harsh; grating.

Trifling

Unimportant or trivial.