Vocab 1 Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is an aberration?
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome; aberration or deviation.
What does abnegation mean?
The act of renouncing or rejecting something.
What is the definition of abrogate?
To repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement); to abrogate or annul.
What does it mean to abscond?
To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action; to abscond or flee.
What is accretion?
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter; accretion or buildup.
What does acerbic mean?
Sharp and forthright; acerbic or caustic.
What is acumen?
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; acumen or shrewdness.
What does admonish mean?
To warn or reprimand someone firmly; to admonish or scold.
What is the meaning of adumbrate?
To report or represent in outline; to foreshadow or adumbrate.
What does aesthetic refer to?
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; aesthetic or artistic.
What does bellicose mean?
Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight; bellicose or belligerent.
What is the definition of benevolent?
Well meaning and kindly; benevolent or compassionate.
What does bombastic mean?
High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated or bombastic.
What is a boon?
A gift or blessing.
What does broach mean?
To raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion; to broach or bring up.
What does byzantine refer to?
Excessively complicated or convoluted in design or construction; byzantine or intricate.
What is cacophony?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; cacophony or dissonance.
What does capitulate mean?
To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; to capitulate or surrender.
What does capricious mean?
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; capricious or unpredictable.
