Group 36 Flashcards
(30 cards)
accord
Agreement or harmony.
ad hoc
Created or done for a specific purpose as necessary.
adhere
To stick to something or follow closely.
all-ecompassing
Including everything; comprehensive.
aphorism
A concise statement of a principle or truth.
benchmark
A standard or point of reference for comparison.
blighted
Damaged or spoiled, often used in reference to plants or urban areas.
content
The material contained within something.
debase
To lower in quality or value.
disconcerting
Causing one to feel unsettled.
extant
Still in existence; surviving.
facility
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
fitful
Occurring in irregular bursts; not steady.
incite
To provoke or stir up.
induce
To bring about or give rise to.
infelicity
A thing that is inappropriate or unfortunate.
intelligible
Able to be understood; clear.
makeshift
Serving as a temporary substitute.
onetime
Former; having been at one time.
opportunistic
Taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.
plausible
Seeming reasonable or probable.
posturing
Adopting a particular attitude or stance, often for effect.
potent
Having great power, influence, or effect.
redundant
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
