MP1 W5 Flashcards
Critic
Criticism
a person who writes commentary about literature or art. That commentary can be either positive or negative
“The literary critic wrote a positive review of the author’s work.”
Discern
Discerning
to recognize or distinguish; perceptive
“The chef had discerning taste; he was able to recognize all of the ingredients after just a bite of the dish.”
Ineffable
indescribable, sublime, beyond words
“The ineffable beauty of the Aurora Borealis left me breathless.”
Infallible
unable to be wrong
“My trusty calculator is infallible.”
Ingenious
clever, brilliant
“Her ingenious idea made the company millions of dollars once it caught on.”
Ingenuous
naive
“The ingenuous girl had little understanding of he realities of the world, and was easily deceived.”
Inimitable
unique, one-of-a-kind
“Her inimitable poise sets her apart from the rest of her peers.”
Innocuous
harmless
“The large spider seemed innocuous enough as it did me the favor of devouring a nearby mosquito.”
Intrinsic
Innate
inborn, a natural part of
“His innate curiosity frequently got him in trouble.”
“The gem’s intrinsic value was clear.”
Invaluable
having immense value, priceless
“Her assistance has been invaluable; I couldn’t have done it without her.”
Unassuming
modest
“The actor’s unassuming demeanor made him easy to approach.”
Unqualified
absolute
“This lesson has been an unqualified success; you all understand it now.”
