Word Dictionary Flashcards

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the Word Dictionary lecture notes dated July 4-8, 2026, including definitions and synonyms.

Impetuous

acting or done quickly and without thought or manner - impulsive

Bibliomania

an obsessively compulsive preoccupation with collecting and processing books - bibliolatry

Piteously

deserving or arousing pity - heartbreaking

Gesticulate

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking to emphasise one’s words - gesture

Abstinence

the practice of refraining oneself from indulging in something - self restraint

Indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment - resentment

Imprecation

a spoken curse - curse

Apropos

a reference to, concerning

Impregnable

of a fortified position, unable to be captured or broken into - invincible

Diminution

a reduction in size, extent, or importance of something - weakening

Dissuade

to persuade someone not to take a particular path or course - Discourage

Disconcerted

unsettled or confused - Disturbed

Countenance

a person’s face or facial expression - appearance

Multifarious

many and of varius types - multiple

Sumptuous

very rich, elaborate, or luxurious in a way that appears expensive

Ardent

Very enthusiastic or passionate

Purport

Appear to be, or doing something, especially falsely - doing wrong

Melancholy

A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

Environs

The surrounding areas or districts

Indolence

Avoidance of excursion or activity - laziness

Incessant

of something regarded as unpleasant - unpleasant

Parsimony

Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

Remuneration

Money paid for work or service - payment

Sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement - wise