Untitled Flashcards Set

Abate (verb): To become less intense or widespread; to reduce in amount, degree, or severity. Example: The storm began to abate after a few hours.

Antecedent (noun): A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another. Example: The Civil War was an antecedent to the modern civil rights movement.

Auspicious (adjective): Conducive to success; giving or being a sign of future success. Example: It was an auspicious start to the school year, with everyone eager to learn.

Caricature (noun): A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect. Example: The political cartoonist drew a caricature of the mayor with an oversized nose.  

Cordial (adjective): Warm and friendly. Example: The host gave us a cordial welcome.

Deplore (verb): To feel or express strong disapproval of (something). Example: Many people deplore the use of violence in protests.

Dissipation (noun): The squandering of money, energy, or resources; excessive indulgence in pleasure or dissolute living. Example: The dissipation of his inheritance left him penniless.

Empathy (noun): The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Example: She felt empathy for the homeless man on the street.

Exalt (verb): To hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of. Example: The coach exalted the team's hard work and dedication.

Hedonist (noun): A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker. Example: He lived the life of a hedonist, indulging in fine food and wine.

Indefatigable (adjective): (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly. Example: The athlete's indefatigable spirit kept him going through the grueling race.

Menagerie (noun): A collection of wild or unusual animals kept in captivity for exhibition; a strange or diverse collection of people or things. Example: The zoo had a menagerie of exotic birds.

Nihilist (noun): A person who believes that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles. Example:The character in the play was a nihilist, questioning the value of existence.

Parody (noun): An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. Example: The comedy show did a parody of the popular soap opera.  

Platitude (noun): A remark or statement, especially one with moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. Example: His speech was full of platitudes and offered no real solutions.  

Prodigious (adjective): Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. Example: The athlete displayed a prodigious talent for basketball.

Protract (verb): To prolong or extend in duration or space. Example: The lawyer tried to protract the trial with endless objections.

Savory (adjective): Belonging to the category of food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet. Example: The aroma of savory herbs filled the kitchen.

Strident (adjective): Loud and harsh; grating. Example: The strident sound of the alarm clock woke him from a deep sleep.

Trifling (adjective): Unimportant or trivial. Example: They argued over a trifling matter.