Untitled Flashcards Set

  1. Abstruse(adj)-hard/difficult to understand 

    1. I fail every math quiz because the equations are abstruse.

  2. Ameliorate(verb)- improve, to become or make better.

    1. The reforms ameliorated living standards in the city.

  3. Ardent(adi)- characterized by strong enthusiasm. 

    1. He was an ardent football fan.

  4. Caprice/capricious(noun/adj)- impulsive change of mind, whim. 

    1. Queen Elizabeth was capricious. 

  5. Chimerical(adj)-illusionary, fanciful, freamlike. LIke a mirage/illusion. 

    1. His dream of becoming a basketball star was chimerical

  6. Commiserate(idiom(with not for)). To feel or express sorry or pity:to sympathize. 

    1. I commiserated with my friend when he lost his dog.

  7. Dauntless(adj)- without fright or discouragement

    1. He possessed dauntless bravery.

  8. Demoniacal(adj)-devilish, very wicked

    1. She let out a demoniacal shriek. 

  9. Diffident(adj)-lacking in self-confidence

    1. He was the quiet, diffident type. 

  10. Disconsolate(adj)-hopelessly sad

    1. The loss of her pet made her disconsolate.