lists 11&12 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does ‘magnanimous’ mean?
Noble in mind; high-souled; generous in overlooking injury or insult; rising above pettiness or meanness. **having or showing a noble and courageous spirit
What is a ‘misanthrope’?
A person who hates or mistrusts all people.
What does ‘parsimonious’ mean?
Unreasonably cheap or stingy.
What is a ‘pundit’?
an expert in a particular subject or field
What does ‘officious’ mean?
Offering unnecessary or unwanted advice or services; meddlesome, especially in an overbearing way.
What does ‘intrepid’ mean?
Bold; fearless; dauntless; very brave.
What does ‘lugubrious’ mean?
Very sad or mournful, especially in a way that seems exaggerated or ridiculous.
What does ‘esoteric’ mean?
Intended for or understood by only a chosen few; beyond the knowledge and understanding of most people.
What does ‘imperious’ mean?
Arrogant; haughty; seeking to dominate; overbearing.
What does ‘poignant’ mean?
Distressing to the feelings; touching; appealing to the emotions; affecting.
What does ‘repugnant’ mean?
Distasteful; offensive; repulsive.
What does ‘tacit’ mean?
Implied but not expressed.
What does ‘vicarious’ mean?
experienced as a result of watching, listening to, or reading about the activities of other people, rather than by doing the activities yourself
What does ‘prevaricate’ mean?
To evade or conceal the truth; to deviate from the truth; to lie.
What does ‘supercilious’ mean?
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
What does ‘enervate’ mean?
To weaken; to deprive of force.
What does ‘plethora’ mean?
What does ‘plethora’ mean?a very large amount or number of something, especially more than you need or want
What is a ‘prototype’?
An original that serves as a model on which later stages are based or judged; an early and typical example.
What does ‘askew’ mean?
To one side; crookedly.
What does ‘abrogate’ mean?
to officially end or cancel something, like a law, rule, or agreement.
