Set 15 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is the meaning of ‘altruistic’?
Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.
Example: Most people support charities to help the less fortunate of this world.
What is the meaning of ‘diffident’?
Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved.
Example: Many a suitor has lost his beloved to a bold rival.
What are synonyms for ‘diffident’?
Timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn.
What are antonyms for ‘diffident’?
Bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty.
What is the meaning of ‘discrepancy’?
A difference; a lack of agreement.
Example: Discrepancies in the testimony of witnesses to a crime can have a decisive impact on the outcome of a trial.
What are synonyms for ‘discrepancy’?
Disagreement, divergence, inconsistency.
What are antonyms for ‘discrepancy’?
Agreement, convergence, consistency.
What is the meaning of ‘embark’?
To go aboard; to make a start; to invest.
Example: Columbus spent years raising money before he was able to embark on his perilous ocean voyage in search of a passage to the Far East.
What are synonyms for ‘embark’?
Commence, begin, board.
What are antonyms for ‘embark’?
Disagree, differ, dissent.
What is the meaning of ‘facile’?
Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt.
Example: Writing is a facile process for some authors but a laborious task for others.
What are synonyms for ‘facile’?
Effortless, assured, poised, specious.
What are antonyms for ‘facile’?
Labored, awkward, halting.
What is the meaning of ‘indomitable’?
Unconquerable, refusing to yield.
Example: All who hear of the remarkable deeds of Harriet Tubman admire her courage in the face of grave danger.
What are synonyms for ‘indomitable’?
Unbeatable, invincible, unyielding.
What are antonyms for ‘indomitable’?
Surrendering, submissive, yielding.
What is the meaning of ‘infallible’?
Free from error; absolutely dependable.
Example: Some critics seem convinced that their expert knowledge makes them infallible judges of the quality of an artist’s work.
What are synonyms for ‘infallible’?
Unerring, certain.
What are antonyms for ‘infallible’?
Imperfect.
What is the meaning of ‘plod’?
To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly.
Example: After the blizzard, we had to plod through deep snowdrifts to reach the nearest stores.
What are synonyms for ‘plod’?
Lumber, trudge.
What are antonyms for ‘plod’?
Scamper, skip, prance.
