Group 13 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What does ‘affinity’ mean?
A natural liking or attraction to something.
What does ‘altruistic’ mean?
Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.
What does ‘baroque’ refer to?
A style of architecture and art characterized by ornate detail.
What does ‘byzantine’ mean?
Excessively complicated or intricate.
What does ‘compromise’ mean?
An agreement reached by mutual concession.
What does ‘conciliatory’ mean?
Intended to placate or pacify.
What does ‘countenance’ mean?
A person’s face or facial expression.
What does ‘covert’ mean?
Not openly acknowledged or displayed.
What does ‘credible’ mean?
Believable or trustworthy.
What does ‘diffuse’ mean?
Spread out over a large area; not concentrated.
What does ‘documentary’ refer to?
A film or television program that provides a factual report.
What does ‘exhaustive’ mean?
Including all possibilities; thorough.
What does ‘exhilarating’ mean?
Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated.
What does ‘extraneous’ mean?
Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
What does ‘fervor’ mean?
Intense and passionate feeling.
What does ‘futile’ mean?
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
What does ‘illusory’ mean?
Based on illusion; not real.
What does ‘invidious’ mean?
Likely to arouse resentment or anger in others.
What does ‘lethargic’ mean?
Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
What does ‘metaphorical’ mean?
Characteristic of a metaphor; figurative.
What does ‘mimic’ mean?
To imitate someone or something, often to entertain.
What does ‘numinous’ mean?
Having a strong religious or spiritual quality.
What does ‘obscure’ mean?
Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
What does ‘overt’ mean?
Done or shown openly; not hidden.
