Untitled Flashcard Set

🔤 Lesson 3 – Vocabulary + Definitions

  1. Abstemious – Moderate in eating and drinking; self-disciplined

  2. Archaic – No longer current or applicable; outdated

  3. Arrogate – To claim or take without justification

  4. Atelier – An artist’s or designer’s workshop

  5. Axiom – A universally recognized principle or truth

  6. Dulcet – Sweet and soothing (often used to describe sounds)

  7. Expurgate – To remove vulgar or objectionable content

  8. Iniquity – An evil or wicked act; injustice

  9. Patronizing – Treating with condescension; acting superior

  10. Pellucid – Clear in meaning or expression; easy to understand

  11. Peremptory – Not allowing refusal or delay; imperative

  12. Perspicacious – Keen; mentally sharp and insightful

  13. Scapegoat – One who bears the blame for others

  14. Talisman – An object believed to bring luck or protection

  15. Vacillate – To waver between choices; to be indecisive

🔤 Lesson 4 – Vocabulary + Definitions

  1. Apocryphal – Of questionable authenticity; doubtful

  2. Catharsis – A release of emotional tension

  3. Crepuscular – Pertaining to twilight; active at dawn/dusk

  4. Efficacious – Effective; producing the desired outcome

  5. Estrange – To alienate; to separate emotionally

  6. Internecine – Mutually destructive; involving conflict within a group

  7. Intrinsic – Belonging naturally; inherent

  8. Inundate – To overwhelm or flood

  9. Kudos – Praise or acclaim for an achievement

  10. Maxim – A short saying expressing a general truth or rule

  11. Putrid – Rotten and foul-smelling

  12. Revere – To honor, regard with deep respect

  13. Risible – Provoking laughter; laughable

  14. Servile – Submissive; overly obedient or willing to serve

  15. Sybaritic – Fond of luxury or pleasure; self-indulgent