Group 29 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What does ‘abscond’ mean?
To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest.
What is the meaning of ‘apogee’?
The highest point in the development of something.
What does ‘aspersion’ refer to?
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.
What is the definition of ‘bawdy’?
Humorously indecent; lewd.
What does ‘chagrin’ mean?
A feeling of distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
What does it mean to ‘collude’?
To cooperate secretly or illegally in order to deceive or gain an advantage.
What does ‘commiserate’ mean?
To express or feel sympathy or pity.
What is a ‘conflagration’?
A large destructive fire.
What does ‘contretemps’ refer to?
An unexpected and unfortunate occurrence.
What does ‘conviction’ mean?
A firmly held belief or opinion.
What does ‘croon’ mean?
To sing softly or in a low voice.
What does ‘depose’ mean?
To remove from office suddenly and forcefully.
What is ‘detente’?
The easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries.
What does ‘dowdy’ mean?
Unfashionable and without style in appearance.
What is an ‘echelon’?
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
What does ‘ennui’ refer to?
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
What does ‘expatiate’ mean?
To speak or write at length or in detail.
What does ‘fraught’ mean?
Filled with or destined to result in something undesirable.
What is a ‘fulcrum’?
The point at which a lever pivots.
What does ‘imbroglio’ refer to?
A complicated and confusing situation.
What does ‘jocund’ mean?
Cheerful and lighthearted.
What does ‘languish’ mean?
To lose or lack vitality; to grow weak or feeble.
What is the ‘nadir’?
The lowest point in a situation.
What does ‘nimble’ mean?
Quick and light in movement or action; agile.
