Nov 11 Flashcards
(44 cards)
insular
- Characterized of an isolated people
2. Relating to an island
Invidious
- OBNOXIOUS
- Tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy
3, envious
Numinous
- Supernatural, mysterious
- Holy
- Spiritual
Sonorous
- Producing sounds
- Full or loud in sound
3, imposing or impressive in effort or style
Sterling
- British money
2. Conforming to the highest standard
Ad hoc
Concerned with a particular end or purpose
IMPROVISED
Succumb to
Yield to
Deviate
- To stray especially from a standard
2. To depart from an established course or norm
Shrink from
To try to avoid: to be unwilling to do
Recoil
- To fall back under pressure
- To shrink back physically or emotionally
- Rebound
Hyperbole
Language that describes something as better or worse than it really is
Fickle
Lack of steadfast, constancy, or stability: given to erratic changeableness
Antiquarian
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Archaic
Relating to old language: ANTIQUATED
Imminent
Happening very soon
Ready to take place
Prescient
- Divine omniscience
2. Human anticipation of the course of events: FORESIGHT
Disclose
To make public; to expose to view
Weigh
To consider carefully: EVALUATE
Cordiality
Sincere affection and kindness
Irascibility
Marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
Conviviality
Fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
Didactic
- Designed or intended to teach
2. Trying to teach in an annoying and Unwanted way
Plasticity
Being plastic
Lopsided
Leaning to one side; lacking in balance