Day 4 Flashcards
(25 cards)
ambiguous
doubtful; uncertain
defensible
justifiable; arguable
undulate
move with a smooth up-and-down motion
equitable
dealing fairly and equally
delineate
describe/portray something precisely
elucidate
to explain or make something clear
aggrandized
to increase power/wealth/status
ruminate
think deeply about something
vicissitude
an unpleasant change in circumstances
threshold
a point or level |OR| doorstep
denounce
publicly declare to be wrong/evil; to condemn/criticize
proliferation
rapid increase in number or growth; multiply
supplant
to replace or take place of
eschew
to deliberately avoid
contemptible
deserving contempt; despicable
odious
arousing or deserving hatred; hateful
appease
pacify; soothe
inexorable
impossible to stop/prevent; relentless; unstoppable
eclectic
components drawn from various sources; broad variety
punctilious
eager to follow rules
circuitous
roundabout; indirect
repress
subdue by forcep
proponent
a person who advocates for something
ingenious
clever; resourceful