Barron's 12 Flashcards
1
Q
insensible
A
unconscious; unresponsive
2
Q
gullible
A
easily deceived
3
Q
unfeigned
A
genuine, sincere
4
Q
subpoena
A
notice ordering someone to appear in court
5
Q
finesse
A
bring about or deal with (something) by using great delicacy and skill
6
Q
sedulous
A
diligent, assiduous, dedicated
7
Q
convivial
A
sociable, friendly
8
Q
substantive
A
having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable
9
Q
extrinsic
A
not inherent of essential
10
Q
debauchery
A
corruption
11
Q
paleonthology
A
study of past geological eras through fossil remains
12
Q
supersede
A
to replace, especially to displace as inferior or antiquated
13
Q
coda
A
concluding part of a literary or musical composition; something that summarizes or concludes
14
Q
euphoria
A
feeling of extreme happiness
15
Q
pedantic
A
showing off learning
