Practice 2 - Bubble Flashcards
(32 cards)
What does ‘Conundrum’ mean?
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
What does ‘Disparate’ mean?
Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
What does ‘Equivocal’ mean?
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
What does ‘Impetus’ mean?
The force or energy with which a body moves.
What does ‘Paradigm’ mean?
A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
What does ‘Perfunctory’ mean?
Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
What does ‘Aberration’ mean?
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
What does ‘Cacophony’ mean?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
What does ‘Juxtapose’ mean?
To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
What does ‘Auspicious’ mean?
Conducive to success; favorable.
What does ‘Apathy’ mean?
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
What does ‘Inundate’ mean?
To overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with.
What does ‘Belligerent’ mean?
Hostile and aggressive.
What does ‘Ostentatious’ mean?
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress.
What does ‘Vociferous’ mean?
Vehement or clamorous.
What does ‘Insidious’ mean?
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
What does ‘Capitulate’ mean?
To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.
What does ‘Debilitate’ mean?
To make someone weak and infirm.
What does ‘Elucidate’ mean?
To make something clear; to explain.
What does ‘Fastidious’ mean?
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
What does ‘Gregarious’ mean?
Fond of company; sociable.
What does ‘Hegemony’ mean?
Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.
What does ‘Magnanimous’ mean?
Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
What does ‘Quixotic’ mean?
Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
