Group 10 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What does ‘acumen’ mean?
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.
Example: Her business acumen helped the company thrive.
What is the meaning of ‘antithesis’?
A contrast or opposition between two things.
Example: Love is the antithesis of hate.
What does it mean to ‘ascribe’?
To attribute something to a cause or source.
Example: She ascribed her success to hard work.
What does ‘befuddled’ mean?
Confused or unable to think clearly.
What does ‘eschew’ mean?
To deliberately avoid or abstain from something.
What does ‘esoteric’ mean?
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
What does ‘evasive’ mean?
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation.
What does ‘exculpate’ mean?
To clear from blame or fault.
What does ‘expedite’ mean?
To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
What does ‘fastidious’ mean?
Very attentive to detail; meticulous.
What does ‘feign’ mean?
To pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury.
What does ‘furtive’ mean?
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt.
What does ‘hamper’ mean?
To hinder or impede the movement or progress of something.
What does ‘indispensable’ mean?
Absolutely necessary; essential.
What does ‘lament’ mean?
To express sorrow or regret.
What does ‘myopic’ mean?
Lacking foresight or intellectual insight.
What does ‘nonchalant’ mean?
Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed.
What does ‘partial’ mean?
Existing only in part; incomplete.
What does ‘pensive’ mean?
Engaged in serious thought; reflective.
What does ‘portend’ mean?
To indicate or warn of in advance.
What does ‘provincial’ mean?
Relating to a province; lacking sophistication.
What does ‘rudimentary’ mean?
Basic or elementary; not fully developed.
What does ‘salutary’ mean?
Producing good effects; beneficial.
What does ‘sever’ mean?
To cut off or separate.
