Vocab 1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Epigram
Hint:Think of puns and meems
A witty saying or expression a single thought or observation
Syn: aphorism; Bon mot; quip
Numismatist
Nōō miź me tist
Coin collector
Alienate
To turn away feelings or affections
Ex: your sarcastic remarks might alienate you from your friends and family
Syn:estrange;set against
Ant:endear;unite
Fatalistic
Fãt el iś tik
Believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate
Pensive
To be deep in thought
Syn:reflective;meditate
Ant:silly frivolous
Paucity
The lack of something
Licentious
Li seń shes
Morally unrestrained (Not afraid to do something bad
Elated
To be joyous; beaming with joy
Syn: overjoyed
Ant:depressed
Lackadaisical
Uninterested; listless
Ex: the lackadaisical student sat in her chair looking out the window.
Syn: spiritless;apathetic;languid
Ant: enthusiastic; inspired
Obtrude
Eb trōōd
To force oneself into a situation uninvited (in other words to be a Patrick or Chris