Final Exam English Vocab Flashcards
(18 cards)
What does ‘Placid’ mean?
Calm and peaceful.
What does ‘Multifarious’ mean?
Having many varied parts or aspects.
What does ‘Apathy’ mean?
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
What does ‘Brash’ mean?
Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
What does ‘Copious’ mean?
Abundant in supply or quantity.
What does ‘Lamentable’ mean?
Deserving of lament or regret.
What does ‘Allure’ mean?
The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive.
What does ‘Disheveled’ mean?
Untidy or disordered.
What does ‘Clairvoyant’ mean?
Having the ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.
What does ‘Superficial’ mean?
Existing or occurring at or on the surface.
What does ‘Fathom’ mean?
To understand after much thought.
What does ‘Acrid’ mean?
Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
What does ‘Trenchant’ mean?
Incisive or keen, as in language or a person.
What does ‘Imbibe’ mean?
To drink, especially alcohol.
What does ‘Militate’ mean?
To have a substantial effect; to weigh heavily.
What does ‘Dissonant’ mean?
Lacking harmony; clashing.
What does ‘Alleviate’ mean?
To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
What does ‘Nondescript’ mean?
Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
