Verbal Diagnostic Flashcards
1
Q
Ersatz
A
fake
2
Q
Soliplism
A
the theory that only the self exists or can be known to exist
3
Q
Quixotic
A
idealistic, unrealistic
4
Q
Undue
A
excessive, unwarranted
5
Q
Ran the Gamut
A
“From A to Z,” ranged
6
Q
ran the gauntlet
A
withstood an attack on all sides
7
Q
held the line
A
imposed a limit
8
Q
cogent
A
convincing
9
Q
hoi-polloi
A
the masses, common people
10
Q
cabal
A
secret political faction
11
Q
Literati
A
well-educated people interested in literature
12
Q
urbane
A
suave, sophisticated
13
Q
facile
A
overly simple
14
Q
dulcet
A
sound that is sweet and soothing
15
Q
ambivalent
A
mixed feelings, could go either way
