U-z Flashcards
(19 cards)
Umbridge
Offense
resentment
Ubiquitous
Existing everywhere at the same time
constantly encountered
widespread
Untenable
Indefensible, not viable, uninhabitable
Urbane
Sophisticated, refined, elegant
Usury
Charging an exorbitant or illegal rate of interest
Variegated
Multicolored, characterized by variety of patches of color
Vaunt
To brag or boast
Venal
Capable of being bought or bribed, mercenary
Vitiate
To reduce the value of, debase, spoil, make ineffective
Vituperate
To use harsh condemnatory language; abuse or censure severely
Recondite
Dealing with very profound difficult subject matter. Or beyond ordinary knowledge or understanding; esoteric
Trenchant
Incisive are keen as language or person caustic cutting
Probative
Serving or designed for testing or trial. Affording proof or evidence
Equivocate
To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
Noisome
Offensive or disgusting as an order; noxious
Picayune
Of little value or account; small; trifling
Meretricious
A Loring by show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry
Minatory
Menacing; threatening
Saturnine
Sluggish and temperament; gloomy; taciturn