Vocabulary Practice

A set of practice question and answer flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and their definitions.

Inured

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Inveigle

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Tremulous

Shaking or quivering slightly; timid or nervous.

Chary

Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

Fecund

Capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.

Impecunious

Having little or no money.

Concomitant

Naturally accompanying or associated; something that occurs alongside something else.

Obsequious

Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Peccadilloes

Minor sins or faults.

Sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Dulcet

Sweet and soothing (often used ironically).

Garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Ameliorating

Making something better or improving the situation.

Sanguine

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Inured

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Inveigle

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Tremulous

Shaking or quivering slightly; timid or nervous.

Chary

Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

Fecund

Capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.

Impecunious

Having little or no money.

Concomitant

Naturally accompanying or associated; something that occurs alongside something else.

Obsequious

Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Peccadilloes

Minor sins or faults.

Sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Dulcet

Sweet and soothing (often used ironically).

Garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Ameliorating

Making something better or improving the situation.

Sanguine

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Vacillating

Alternating or wavering between different opinions or actions; indecisive.

Paean

A song or expression of praise or triumph.

Lissome

Thin, supple, and graceful.

Prurient

Having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters.

Putative

Generally considered or reputed to be.

Erudite

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Convivial

Friendly, lively, and enjoyable; fond of good company.

Hale

Strong and healthy, especially regarding an older person.

Probity

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.