Tri. 2 Vocab Flashcards
(108 cards)
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Definition of Maudlin
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- Drunk enough to be emotionally silly
- Weakly and effusively sentimental
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Definition of Poignant
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- Painfully affecting the feelings
- Designed to make an impression
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Definition of Quixotic
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Foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
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Definition of Reverent
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Expressing or characterized by reverence.
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Definition of Servile
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- Of or befitting a menial position
- Meanly or cravenly submissive
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Definition of Subservient
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- Useful in an inferior capacity
- Serving to promote some end
- Obsequiously submissive
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Definition of Effusive
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Marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm
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Definition of Unflagging
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Tireless
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Definition of Vehement
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- Marked by forceful energy
- Powerful
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Definition of Zealous
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Marked by fervent partnership for a person, a cause, or an ideal : filled with or characterized by zeal
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Definition of Admonitory
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Expressing admonition
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Definition of Hectoring
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- To behave in an arrogant or intimidating way : to play the bully
- To intimidate or harass by blusher or personal pressure
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Definition of Deferential
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Showing or expressing respect and high regard to a superior or an elder
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Definition of Acerbic
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Sharply or bitingly crucial, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone
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Definition of Acrimonious
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Angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
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Definition of Sardonic
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Disdainfully or skeptically humorous
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Definition of Scathing
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Bitterly severe
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Definition of Cynical
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Having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
a) contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives
b) based on or reflecting a belief that human conduct is motivated primarily by self-interest
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Definition of Incredulous
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Unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : skeptical
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Definition of Parochial
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- Of or relating to a church parish
- Of or relating to a parish as a unit of local government
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Definition of Intractable
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- Not easily governed, managed, or directed (problems)
- Not easily relieve or cured (pain)
- Not easily manipulated or shaped (metal)
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Definition of Pedantic
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- Of, relating to, or being a pedant
- Narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned
- Unimaginative, Dull
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Definition of Bellicose
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Favoring or inclines to start quarrels or wars
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Definition of Biting
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Having the power to bite
Especially : able to grip and impress deeply
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Definition of Jingoistic
Extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
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Definition of Querulous
1. Habitually complaining
2. Fretful, Whining
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Definition of Strident
Characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
Also : commanding attention by a loud of obtrusive quality
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Definition of Droll
Adjective - Having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
Noun - An amusing person
Verb - To make fun
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Definition of Flippant
Lacking proper respect or seriousness
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Definition of Irreverent
Lacking proper respect or seriousness
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Definition of Brusque
1. Markedly short and abrupt
2. Blunt in manner or speech often to the point of ungracious harshness
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Definition of Insolent
1. Insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct
2. Exhibiting boldness or effrontery
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Definition of Elegiac
1. a) of, relating to, or consisting of two dactylic hexameter lines the second of which lacks the arsis in the third and sixth feet
b) written in or consisting of elegiac couplets, noted for having written poetry in such couplets
c) of or relating to the period in Greece about the seventh century b.c. when poetry written in such couplets flourished
2. expressing sorry often for something now past
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Definition of Dour
1. Stern, Harsh
2. Obstinate, unyielding
3. Gloomy, Sullen
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Definition of Dreary
Feeling, displaying, or reflecting listlessness or discouragement
2. having nothing likely to provide cheer, comfort, or interest : gloomy, dismal
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Definition of Lamenting
To mourn aloud : Wail
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Definition of Plaintive
Expressive of suffering or woe
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Definition of Condescending
Showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others
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Definition of Disdainful
Full of or expression contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : full of or expression scorn or disdain
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Definition of Haughty
Blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
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Definition of Imperious
1. a) Marked by arrogant assurance
b) befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments
2. intensely compelling : urgent
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Definition of Incensed
1. Material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
2. The perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned broadly : a pleasing scent
3. Pleasing attention : flattery
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Definition of Indignant
Feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy : filled with or marked by indignation
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Definition of Vexed
Affected with, marked by, or causing trouble or vexation: such as
a) Feeling or showing irritation, annoyance, or distress
b) difficult and often frustrating to understand or deal with
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Definition of Vitriolic
1. Bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
2. a) a sulfate of any of various metal (such as copper, iron, or zinc)
b) Oil of Vitriol
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Definition of Impartial
Not partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
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Definition of Imperturbable
Marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : Serene
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Definition of Indifferent
1. Marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : Apathetic
2. Being neither good nor bad
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Definition of Insular
Characteristic of an isolated people
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Definition of Scholarly
Of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned, academic
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Definition of Diffident
Hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
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Definition of Brash
Done in haste without regard for consequences
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Definition of Ambivalent
Having or showing simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings towards something or someone
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Definition of Inscrutable
Not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood
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Definition of Affable
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Definition of Complacent
Marked by self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers of deficiencies
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Definition of Introspective
Characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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Definition of Cajoling
To persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance
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Definition of Capricious
Governed or characterized by caprice : Impulsive, Unpredictable
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Definition of Histrionic
Deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional
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Definition of Incisive
Impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
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Definition of Contrite
Feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
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Definition of Macabre
Having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
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Definition of Sanctimonious
Hypocritically pious or devout
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Definition of Laudatory
Of, relating to, or expressing praise
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Definition of Resolute
Marked by firm determination
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Definition of Clinical
Done or performed with excellence and precision
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Definition of Colloquial
Used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
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Definition of Denotative
Denoting or tending to denote
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Definition of Esoteric
Requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group
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Definition of Euphemistic
The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
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Definition of Idiomatic
1. Of, relating to, or conforming to idiom
2. Peculiar to a particular group, individual, or style
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Definition of Jargon
The technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
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Definition of Latinate
Of, relating to, resembling, or derived from Latin
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Definition of Pedantic
1. Of, relating to, or being a pedant
2. Narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned
3. Unimaginative, Dull
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Definition of Picturesque
Resembling a picture : suggesting a painted scene
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Definition of Scholarly
Of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons
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Definition of Palpable
1. Capable of being touched or felt
2. Easily perceptible
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Definition of Convoluted
1. Having convolutions
2. Involved, intricate
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Definition of Commonplace
Verb: Commonly found or seen
Noun: An obvious trite comment
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Definition of Exemplary
Deserving imitation
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Definition of Idyllic
Pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
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Definition of Pastoral
Of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
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Definition of Prosaic
Characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
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Definition of Unvarnished
Not adorned or glossed : Plain, straightforward
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Definition of Bombastic
Marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means
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Definition of Decorous
Marked by propriety and good taste
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Definition of Florid
Very flowery in style, elaborately decorated
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Definition of Flowery
1. Of, relating to, or resembling flowers
2. Marked by or given to rhetorical elegance
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Definition of Ornate
Elaborately or excessively decorated
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Definition of Urbane
Notably polite or polished in manner
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Definition of Ponderous
1. Of very great weight
2. Unwieldy or clumsy because of weight and size
3. Oppressively or unpleasantly dull
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Definition of Laconic
Using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
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Definition of Pithy
1. Consisting of or abounding in pith
2. Having substance and point : tersely cogent
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Definition of Succinct
Marked by compact precise expression without wasted words
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Definition of Taciturn
Temperamentally disinclined to talk
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Definition of Terse
Using few words : devoid of superfluity
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Definition of Convoluted
1. Having convolutions
2. Involved, intricate
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Definition of Loquacious
Full of excessive talk
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Definition of Protracted
1. To prolong time or space
2. To extend forward or outward
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Definition of Verbose
Containing more words than necessary
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Definition of Forcible
Effected by force used against opposition or resistance
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Definition of Impassioned
Filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
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Definition of Incisive
Impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
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Definition of Vociferous
Marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
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Definition of Inferior
Of little or less important, value, or merit
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Definition of Perfunctory
Characterized by routine or superficiality
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Definition of Unvaried
Not varied or diverse
