2 Flashcards
(41 cards)
Eschew v.
to avoid
Discernment
the ability to understand, showing or having good judgement
Ex. Observing what is happening in the moment often leads to discernment of the present
Dissuade v.
to persuade not to take part in
Ex. He was dissuaded from voting in the election after his preferred candidate said so
Adversarial
involving two sides who oppose each other
Estrange v.
to cause someone to no longer be close with another person or group
Ex. She estranged several of her friends by letting the promotion get to her head
Gaiety
happy and lively
Grandiose
seemingly impressive but not possible or practical
Woe
used to express greif, regret, or distress
Ex. Ah, woe, with the death of the last of my siblings I am all alone
Sardonic adj.
disdainfully or skeptically humurous, mocking
showing that you don’t like or dissapprove someone or something
Ex. He took a sardonic jab which quieted the heckler for the rest of the night
Tincture n.
a substance that colors or tints
Ex. the shirt looked like it was stained with the tincture of blood
Vapid adj.
dull or boring
Frenetic adj.
wild, frantic, confused, excited
Unnerve v.
to make afraid or upset
Tempestuous adj.
full of strong emotions
Tizzy
a state where you feel worried, upset and confused
Ex. She’s always getting in a tizzy over minor things
Rapture n
a state or feeling of great happiness pleasure or love
Exuberant
very lively or happy
Duly
in the proper or expected way or time
Ex. A duly elected official
duly noted
Edify v.
to teach in a way that improves the mind or character
Ex. Meditation often edifies practitioners by peeling away the unnecesary
Mull
to ponder
Archetypal n.
A perfect example of something
Ex. He is the archetype of a successful businessman
Marrow n.
the inmost, best or essential part
Ex. freedom of speech is the marrow of the American tradition
Pensive adj.
quietly sad or thoughtful
Lame
not strong or smart, injured foot
