Vocab 1-100 Flashcards
Derivative (adj)
Unoriginal, obtained from another source
Her paintings were derivative because they relied on other artists’ works
Ambivalent (adj)
Emotionally torn about something
She was ambivalent about her new job- it was fun but underpaying.
Wend (verb)
To go or proceed
He had to wend his way through the crowds
Recondite (adj)
Hidden, concealed, confusing
The recondite speech left everyone confused and bored
Craven (adj)
Cowardly
He was craven by nature and ran away from battle.
Prudent (adj)
Wisely cautious
The prudent king will always succeed
Relegate (verb)
To downgrade
The family was relegated to a smaller cabin
Mendicant (noun)
A beggar
The mendicant spent his days asking for money
Mettle (noun)
Strength of spirit, grit
The 14 mile run tested his mettle in unforeseen ways
Foment (verb)
To rouse, to instigate
Elvis’s music formented impure thoughts in his audience.
Detraction (noun)
Verbal attack
The bully’s detraction caused the girl severe emotional pain
Aspersion (noun)
An act of defamation, accusation, or of slander
The hot-headed candidate cast aspersions on his opponent’s honesty
Zealous (adj)
Fervent, passionate
She is a zealous fan of the bachelorette, she never misses an episode
Regale (verb)
To delight or entertain
I could regale you with stories of my families reunion, but let’s just say it was crazy.
Inimical (adj)
Damaging
It has been proven that nicotine has inimical effects on your health.
