Group 34 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What does ‘abrasive’ mean?
Having a rough surface that can wear away or irritate.
Example: The abrasive material was used for sanding wood.
What does ‘artful’ mean?
Clever or skillful, especially in a crafty or cunning way.
What does ‘avert’ mean?
To turn away or prevent something from happening.
What does ‘avid’ mean?
Having a keen interest or enthusiasm for something.
What does ‘brevity’ mean?
The quality of being brief or concise.
What does ‘bromide’ mean?
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark, often intended to soothe.
What does ‘circumstantial’ mean?
Related to or dependent on particular circumstances.
What does ‘cloying’ mean?
Excessively sweet or sentimental, often to the point of being distasteful.
What does ‘counterfeit’ mean?
Made in imitation of something else with the intent to deceive.
What does ‘denigrate’ mean?
To criticize unfairly or disparage.
What does ‘disciple’ mean?
A follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.
What does ‘extol’ mean?
To praise enthusiastically.
What does ‘forebode’ mean?
To predict or foretell, often something negative.
What does ‘ideologue’ mean?
An adherent of an ideology, especially one who is uncompromising.
What does ‘impediment’ mean?
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.
What does ‘imperative’ mean?
Of vital importance; crucial.
What does ‘impulsive’ mean?
Acting or done without forethought; spontaneous.
What does ‘interminable’ mean?
Endless or seemingly endless.
What does ‘intuitive’ mean?
Based on what one feels to be true without conscious reasoning.
What does ‘lassitude’ mean?
A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
What does ‘omit’ mean?
To leave out or exclude.
What does ‘ornate’ mean?
Elaborately decorated or embellished.
What does ‘paltry’ mean?
Small or meager; insignificant.
What does ‘pejorative’ mean?
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
