Vanguard Flashcards
(30 cards)
Vanguard
A group of people leading the way in new development of ideas
Novel
New or unusual in an interesting way
Shortcomings
A fault or failure to meet a certain standards
Indelibly
In a way that cannot be removed or forgotten
Meek
Quiet, gentle and submissive
Disenchanted
Disappointed by someone or something
Ennoble
To give a noble rank
Dicey
Unpredictable and potentially dangerous
Coda
The concluding passage of a piece or movement
Synopsis
A brief summary or general survey of something
Tentative
Not certain or fixed…
Done without confidence
Halcyon
A period of time in the past that is ideally peaceful
Straitened
Characterized by poverty
Restricted in range or scope
Whim
A sudden desire or change in mind
Grim
Depressing or uninviting
Feign
Pretend to be affected by
Sleuth
A detective
Nemesis
Inescapable downfall or punishment
Overzealous
Too zealous in attitude
Disbar
Exclude from something
Consensus
General agreement
Counterintuitive
Contrary to common sense
Prejudice
Opinion that is not based on reasoning or experience
Topical
Relating to a particular subject
