English Vocab 4 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Caprice / Capricious
Definition: A sudden, unpredictable change; acting on impulse or whim.
Example: Her capricious mood made it hard to plan anything with her.
Lucrative
Definition: Producing a lot of money; profitable.
Example: He started a lucrative business selling phone accessories online.
Impertinent
Definition: Rude or disrespectful, especially toward someone older or in authority.
Example: The child’s impertinent question shocked the teacher.
Sully / Sullied
Definition: To damage or ruin someone’s reputation, purity, or appearance.
Example: The scandal sullied the politician’s image.
Prevaricate
Definition: To avoid telling the truth by being vague or misleading.
Example: When asked about the missing money, he began to prevaricate.
Obstinate
Definition: Stubborn; refusing to change one’s opinion or behavior.
Example: She remained obstinate, even when everyone else disagreed with her.
Insinuate
Definition: To suggest something (usually negative) in an indirect way.
Example: He insinuated that she got the job only because of her connections.
Infantilize
Definition: To treat someone as if they are a child, in a way that is patronizing or disrespectful.
Example: The manager infantilized his employees by making all their decisions for them.
Austere
Definition: Strict or plain in style, manner, or appearance; without luxury.
Example: The monk lived an austere life with few possessions.
Paternalistic
Definition: Controlling others in a father-like way by making decisions for them, supposedly for their own good.
Example: The boss’s paternalistic attitude annoyed the team, who wanted more independence.
Zeal / Zealous
Definition: Great energy or enthusiasm for a cause or goal.
Example: She worked with zeal to improve her community.
Innocuous
Definition: Harmless; not likely to offend or cause trouble.
Example: His joke was innocuous, but she still seemed upset.
