The List 002 Flashcards
(20 cards)
solitary
A solitary person or thing is the only person or thing in a place
gimmick
something that is used only to get people’s attention, especially to make them buy something:
cliche
something that people have said or done so much that it has become boring or has no real meaning
ad nauseam
If someone discusses something ad nauseam, they talk about it so much that it becomes very boring; Ex: He talks ad nauseam about how clever his children are.
impeccable
perfect and with no mistakes; Ex: She speaks impeccable English.
pedigree
someone’s family history, or their education and experience
opt
to choose something or to decide to do something
plead
to ask for something in a strong and emotional way
intrigue
If someone or something intrigues you, they interest you very much
paradigm
a typical example or model of something
inundate
to receive so much of something that you cannot deal with it
apathy
n. when someone is not interested in anything; Ex: Negativity and apathy get our film industry nowhere.
resuscitate
to make someone breathe again when they have stopped breathing
testament
proof of something good
feud
a serious and sometimes violent argument between two people or groups that continues for a long period
stipulate
v. to say exactly what must be done ex: She agreed to buy the car, but stipulated racing tyres.
kindle
to cause a fire to start burning by lighting paper, wood etc.
flaunt
to make your success, money, beauty, etc very obvious so that people notice it and admire you
privilege
an advantage that only one person or group has, usually because of their position or because they are rich
purge
to get rid of people from an organization
