Class Prep Flashcards
(29 cards)
What does vociferous mean?
(adj.) talking a lot about something, usually expressing strong feelings; outspoken about something
He was very vociferous in his defence of the new law.
What does wary mean?
(adj.) cautious; careful of possible danger
What does garrulous mean?
(adj.) a garrulous person is someone who talks a lot and loudly, in social situations
What does stingy mean?
(adj., inf.) mean; unwilling to spend money
What does effusive mean?
(adj.) extravagantly demonstrative; showy
What does frugal mean?
(adj.) a frugal person is careful with money, and doesn’t waste it
What does taciturn mean?
(adj.) (of a person) reserved and uncommunicative in character
What does miserly mean?
Adjective form of miser - a mean, stingy person
What does reticent mean?
(adj.) unwilling to speak or volunteer information
What does munificent mean?
(adj.) very generous
What does tasteless mean?
(adj.) lacking in taste; aesthetically displeasing or socially offensive
What does sophisticated mean?
(adj.) (of a person, book etc) culturally refined and well-educated; (of a plan, machine etc) complex or intricate, advanced
What does risqué mean?
(adj.) (of a joke, picture etc) almost having too much sexual content to be acceptable
The host was visibly uncomfortable when his guest told a risqué joke in front of an audience containing children as well as adults
What does crude mean?
(adj.) (of a person) of unrefined tastes; lacking in manners; rude
What does premature mean?
(adj.) too early; done before the proper time. (Of a baby) born before it has developed fully, born before completing the full 9 months of pregnancy
What does monumental mean?
(adj.) very large or of great importance
What does extraneous mean?
(adj.) off-topic; not relevant to the matter under consideration
What does sporadic mean?
(adj.) happening irregularly in fits and starts/in small bursts, rather than regularly and consistently
What’s a mural?
A large painting on a wall
What is a compatriot?
A person from the same country
What does docile mean?
(adj.) calm and easy to control or teach
What does expedient mean?
(adj.) useful or helpful
What is a protagonist?
The main character of a novel or story
What does eloquent mean?
To be eloquent is to express yourself clearly and with skill
