Kaname Ouchi Vocab Round 4 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What does ‘Abate’ mean?
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example: The storm finally began to abate.
What does ‘Aberration’ mean?
A departure from what is normal or expected.
Example: The sudden snow in April was an aberration.
What does ‘Acrimony’ mean?
Bitterness or ill feeling.
Example: The debate ended with acrimony between the candidates.
What does ‘Alacrity’ mean?
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example: She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
What does ‘Ambivalent’ mean?
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Example: He felt ambivalent about the promotion.
What does ‘Apathetic’ mean?
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Example: The students were apathetic during the lecture.
What does ‘Assuage’ mean?
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.
Example: She tried to assuage her guilt.
What does ‘Austere’ mean?
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
Example: The room was austere, with no decorations.
What does ‘Benevolent’ mean?
Well-meaning and kindly.
Example: The benevolent old man helped the children.
What does ‘Bombastic’ mean?
High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.
Example: His bombastic speech failed to impress.
What does ‘Capricious’ mean?
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
Example: The capricious weather made planning difficult.
What does ‘Cacophony’ mean?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example: The cacophony of the city was overwhelming.
What does ‘Candid’ mean?
Truthful and straightforward; frank.
Example: She gave a candid account of her experience.
What does ‘Conundrum’ mean?
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
Example: The riddle was a real conundrum.
What does ‘Debilitate’ mean?
To make someone weak or infirm.
Example: The illness debilitate him for weeks.
What does ‘Deference’ mean?
Respectful submission or yielding to the judgment of another.
Example: He showed deference to his elders.
What does ‘Didactic’ mean?
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
Example: The didactic novel was meant to educate the reader.
What does ‘Disdain’ mean?
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect.
Example: She looked at him with disdain.
What does ‘Eclectic’ mean?
Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example: Her eclectic taste in music included everything from jazz to punk.
What does ‘Egregious’ mean?
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example: The egregious error cost the company millions.
What does ‘Enigmatic’ mean?
Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
Example: The enigmatic smile left everyone guessing.
What does ‘Ephemeral’ mean?
Lasting for a very short time.
Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral.
What does ‘Esoteric’ mean?
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Example: The esoteric language of the academic paper was hard to follow.
What does ‘Euphemism’ mean?
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.
Example: ‘Passed away’ is a euphemism for ‘died.’
