15 Flashcards
(23 cards)
uncanny
strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
trite
lacking originality or freshness.
ostracized
exclude (someone) from a society or group
lacerate
tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin)
concede
admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
rebuke
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
smug
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements
unimpeachable
not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy.
nadir
the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization
audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
dolorous
feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress.
frustrate
prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled
affable
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
sagacious
having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment;
incessant
(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
puissant
having great power or influence
sardonic
grimly mocking or cynical.
derided
express contempt for; ridicule
apothegm
a concise saying or maxim; an aphorism.
machinated
engage in plots and intrigues; scheme.
chimera
a thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve
halcyon
denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
dispatched
deal with (a task, problem, or opponent) quickly and efficiently.
