PSIA Vocabulary - Quantity, Quality, Appearance, & Description

Antiseptic

An antimicrobial substance or chemical applied to living tissue or organisms to prevent the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, etc.

Aquatic

Relating to or living in water.

Bracing

Fresh, invigorating.

Clandestine

Done or kept in secrecy.

Colossus

A statue of giant size.

Copious

Abundant, plentiful.

Corrobate

To help support a statement.

Debunk

To disprove an idea, theory, etc.

Decorum

Dignified or polite in your mannerisms and way of life.

Demarcation

Marking boundaries : political, legal, etc.

Desultory

Acting without a clear plan or concise thought; spontaneous.

Efficacious

Effective, successful.

Effulgent

Shining brightly, radiating.

Fete

A large festival or celebration.

Igneous

Formed by the hardening of magma or molten rock.

Ineffable

Too sacred or emotional to describe in words.

Jubilee

A time of great celebration or anniversary brought to rejoice.

Juxtaposition

Placing two or more things together for comparison, often creating a striking difference.

Kudos

Praise, honor, or prestige given for an accomplishment.

Medley

A diverse mixture or assortment.