Group 8 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What does ‘accentuate’ mean?
To make something more noticeable or prominent.
What does ‘conjectural’ mean?
Based on or involving conjecture; not based on solid evidence.
What does ‘convivial’ mean?
Friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
What does ‘decadent’ mean?
Characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
What does ‘egregious’ mean?
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
What does ‘evanescent’ mean?
Quickly fading or disappearing.
What does ‘flamboyant’ mean?
Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
What does ‘forestall’ mean?
To prevent or obstruct by taking action ahead of time.
What does ‘gainsay’ mean?
To deny or contradict.
What does ‘galvanize’ mean?
To shock or excite someone into taking action.
What does ‘indiscriminate’ mean?
Done at random or without careful judgment.
What does ‘innocuous’ mean?
Not harmful or offensive.
What does ‘momentary’ mean?
Lasting for a very short time.
What does ‘mundane’ mean?
Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
What does ‘nettlesome’ mean?
Causing annoyance or difficulty.
What does ‘nullify’ mean?
To make legally null and void; invalidate.
What does ‘obviate’ mean?
To remove a need or difficulty.
What does ‘omnipresent’ mean?
Widely or constantly encountered; common or widespread.
What does ‘oust’ mean?
To remove from a position of power.
What does ‘palpable’ mean?
Able to be touched or felt; clear to the mind.
What does ‘perfidy’ mean?
Deceitfulness; untrustworthiness.
What does ‘profuse’ mean?
Very abundant; given or flowing freely.
What does ‘pugnacious’ mean?
Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
What does ‘sagacious’ mean?
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
