Top 100 - 2 Flashcards
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adversity
misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events
anachronistic
chronologically misplaced
camaraderie
trust, sociability amongst friends
condescending
possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing
convergence
the state of separate elements joining or coming together
disdain
to regard with scorn or contempt
ephemeral
momentary, transient, fleeting
exasperation
actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
florid
red-colored, flushed; gaudy, ornate
frugal
avoiding waste, thrifty, cheap
hedonist
someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures
impute
to attribute an action to particular person or group
intrepid
fearless, adventurous
perfidious
faithless, disloyal, untrustworthy
prosaic
relating to prose; dull, commonplace
rancorous
bitter, hateful
sagacity
wisdom
superfluous
more than is needed, desired, or required, redundant
tactful
considerate, skillful in acting to avoid offense to others
transient
temporary, short-lived, fleeting
vindicate
to clear from blame or suspicion