English Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms, and Verbal Ability Reviewer

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering key definitions, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, correct word forms, and commonly misspelled words from the English Grammar and Verbal Ability examination review modules.

famished

Extremely hungry or starving; suffering from a severe lack of food.

hypotheses

The plural form of "hypothesis," referring to proposed explanations based on limited evidence.

ambivalent

Uncertain; having mixed, contradictory, or simultaneous opposing feelings about something.

ominous

Threatening; giving the impression that something harmful, unpleasant, or menacing is about to happen.

susceptible

Easily influenced, inclined, or vulnerable to harm or outside effects.

adamant

Resolute, unyielding, and completely determined; refusing to change one's mind.

futile

Useless; completely ineffective and incapable of producing any useful result.

ostentatious

Pretentious; marked by a vulgar display designed to impress, attract notice, or show off wealth.

grotesque

Weird, unnatural, or bizarre in shape, appearance, or artistic character.

clandestine

Conducted in secret or kept private, especially because illicit or illicitly conceived.

fleeting

Lasting for a very brief or momentary period of time.

sordid

Arousing moral distaste, contempt, or dishonor; dirty or vulgar.

euphoria

A state or feeling of intense excitement, happiness, or ecstasy.

blurb

A brief promotional description, teaser, or summary printed on the back cover of a book.

labyrinth

A complex, intricate network of intersecting passages; a maze.

mundane

Pertaining to the ordinary, commonplace, or worldly aspects of everyday life rather than spiritual matters.

penchant

A strong inclination, preference, or habitual fondness for something.

obsolete

No longer in use or outdated due to newer developments and replacements.

vivaciously

In an attractively lively, spirited, and animated manner.

dogmatic

Assertive; laying down principles as incontrovertibly true without consideration of evidence.

plethoric

Characterized by excessive fullness, superfluity, or overabundance.

haphazard

Disorganized; lacking any evident plan, order, or direction.

spill the beans

An idiomatic phrase meaning to let out, disclose, or reveal a secret prematurely.

barking up the wrong tree

An idiomatic phrase meaning to pursue a mistaken line of thought or accuse the wrong person.

Achilles heel

A specific vulnerability or weak spot in an otherwise formidable entity or defense.

cost an arm and a leg

An idiomatic expression meaning to be extremely or exorbitantly expensive.

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

An idiomatic expression meaning to be born into a very wealthy, privileged family.

put all eggs in one basket

An idiomatic expression meaning to risk or invest all resources and hopes into a single possibility.

butterflies in one's stomach

An idiomatic physical sensation indicating that a person feels nervous, anxious, or fluttery.

bury the hatchet

An idiomatic expression meaning to end a conflict, make peace, and forget past quarrels.

don't count your chickens before the eggs have hatched

A proverb warning against making plans based on assumptions about an outcome that has not yet occurred.

jump on the bandwagon

An idiomatic expression meaning to follow a popular trend or join an activity because many others are doing so.

filibuster

A procedural maneuver such as prolonged speaking used in a legislative body to delay or obstruct a decision.

rescind

To officially repeal, revoke, or withdraw a law, decree, order, or agreement.

petrify

To convert organic matter into a stony substance, or to turn into stone.

curator

The custodian, keeper, or overseer of a museum, gallery, or collection of paintings and artifacts.

collusion

Secret, illicit conspiracy or deceitful cooperation between parties to cheat or defraud others.

loquacious

Talkative; tending to speak excessively or garrulously.

curtailed

Shortened, reduced, or cut back in scope, quantity, or duration.

void (antonym)

Valid; legally sound, binding, or enforceable (the opposite of void).

audible

Capable of being heard clearly by the ear.

candid

Frank, straightforward, outspoken, and completely honest.

abundant (antonym)

Sparse; thinly scattered or occurring in meager, scarce amounts (the opposite of abundant).

pragmatic

Practical; resolving problems through realistic, sensible actions rather than abstract theories.

zealous (antonym)

Indifferent; having or displaying an absence of enthusiasm, passion, or concern (the opposite of zealous).

ubiquitous

Widespread; appearing, present, or found everywhere at the same time.

esoteric

Abstruse; specialized knowledge intended for or understood only by an enlightened inner circle.

ratified

Approved, validated, or formally confirmed by authoritative sanction or signature.

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness, promptness, or eagerness to engage in a task.

cacophony

A harsh, discordant, jarring mixture of unmelodious sounds.

feasible

Doable; capable of being carried out, attained, or accomplished conveniently.

lucid

Expressed clearly, easily comprehensible, and transparent to the understanding.

benevolent (antonym)

Malevolent; possessing or displaying ill will, malice, or a desire to do evil (the opposite of benevolent).

amiable

Friendly; possessing a pleasant, sociable, and good-natured demeanor.

corroborate

To confirm, verify, or give supportive evidence to a statement, alibi, or account.

diligent (antonym)

Lazy; unwilling to exert work or effort (the opposite of diligent/hardworking).

gregarious

Sociable; habitually enjoying the company of others and fond of congregating in groups.

enigma

A puzzle, mystery, or circumstance that is obscure and difficult to decipher.

ephemeral (antonym)

Eternal; lasting forever or having infinite duration (the opposite of ephemeral/short-lived).

resilient

Strong; capable of recovering quickly, withstanding hardship, or springing back from adversity.

meticulous

Painstaking; taking extreme care with minor details, thorough, and highly accurate.

adversity (antonym)

Prosperity; a state of flourishing, good fortune, and success (the opposite of adversity/hardship).

accommodation (spelling)

Spelled with a double "c" and a double "m": A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-I-O-N.

embarrassment (spelling)

Spelled with a double "r" and a double "s": E-M-B-A-R-R-A-S-S-M-E-N-T.

occurrence (spelling)

Spelled with a double "c" and a double "r": O-C-C-U-R-R-E-N-C-E.