76-100 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Cavalier
Characterized by a haughty disregard for others,
Arrogant and overbearing
Quixotic
Characterized by a idealistic but impractical quest
Antediluvian
Ridiculously old and out of date
Archaic, antiquated
Indomitable
Cannot be tamed or subdued, unconquerable
Catharsis
An experience that cleanses the spirit and leaves a person feeling emotionally refreshed
Draconian
Describes laws, rules, and punishments that are very harsh and severe
Prolific
Very productive, fruitful
Maudlin
Excessively sentimental, emotional and tearful
Capricious & Fickle
Impulsive, very changeable
Enmity & Animus
A feeling of intense dislike and animosity, antipathy
Adamant & Intransigent
Unyielding and inflexible, obstinate, recalcitrant, obdurate, intractable
Loquacious & Garrulous
Very talkative
Tendentious & Partisan
Having strong and biased views on controversial issues
Castigate & Excoriate
To express very strong and harsh scathing disapproval
Dexterous & Adroit
Skillful
Histrionic & Overwrought
Exaggerated or theatrical (display of emotion), mawkish
Esoteric & Recondite
Obscure, hard for non specialists to understand
Arcane
Brusque & Curt
Rude, blunt, peremptory
Platitudinous & Hackneyed
Trite, often repeated (statements) presented as if they were significant and original
Imperturbable & Unflappable
Calm & composed especially under great duress
Penchant & Predilection
Strong liking or preference for something
Thwart & Stymie
To hold back progress and movement, hamper, hinder
Magnanimous
Noble, tolerant, generous in spirit
Innocuous
Harmless, inoffensive
