English 2-10 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does ‘clairvoyant’ mean?
Having exceptional insight.
What does ‘devoid’ mean?
Entirely without; lacking.
What does ‘diatribe’ mean?
A denunciation; bitter verbal attack.
What does ‘ephemeral’ mean?
Lasting for only a short time.
What does ‘equanimity’ mean?
Evenness of temper.
What does ‘incorrigible’ mean?
Too firmly fixed to be reformed or changed.
What does ‘pique’ mean?
To hurt the feelings of or make resentful; to arouse; to excite.
What does ‘remorse’ mean?
A deep feeling of sorrow or guilt over a wrong one has done.
What does ‘indefatigable’ mean?
Tireless.
What does ‘tenet’ mean?
A principle, doctrine, or belief held as a truth by a group.
What does ‘unobtrusive’ mean?
Not readily noticeable; inconspicuous.
What does ‘vilify’ mean?
To defame; to slander; to cause a person to become vile.
What does ‘analogous’ mean?
Similar in certain qualities.
What does ‘animosity’ mean?
Active dislike; ill will.
What does ‘clandestine’ mean?
Secret.
What does ‘clemency’ mean?
Mercy; mildness.
What does ‘didactic’ mean?
Intended to instruct.
What does ‘diffuse’ mean?
Spread out.
What does ‘equivocate’ mean?
To use ambiguous or unclear expressions in order to mislead.
What does ‘esoteric’ mean?
Understood by only a few; little known; obscure.
