Lesson 4 Flashcards
Pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
Equivocating
Using ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself
Mammoth
Huge; gigantic
Progeniture
The state of being the firstborn child
Disincentivize
Discourage (an action or behavior) through the use of incentives
Delimited
Determine the limits or boundaries of
Delineated
Describe or portray (something) precisely
Meticulously
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Edifice
A large, imposing building
Edify
Improve someone morally or intellectually
Pretentious
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed
Ineffectual
Not producing the desired effect
Incessantly
Without interruption; constantly
Amenable
Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Egregious
Outstandingly bad; shocking
Gregarious
Living in flocks or herds; fond of company
Invidious
Likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others
Excursion
A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity
Which word means “Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way”?
Pernicious
Which word means “Using ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself”?
Equivocating
Which word means “Huge; gigantic”?
Mammoth
Which word means “The state of being the firstborn child”?
Progeniture
Which word means “Discourage (an action or behavior) through the use of incentives”?
Disincentivize
Which word means “Determine the limits or boundaries of”?
Delimited
