Vocab 1 Flashcards
posthumous
Occurring,awarded or appearing after the death of the originator:
He was awarded a posthumous military cross.
A posthumous collection of his articles.
(Of a child) born after the death of its farther.
Magnate
A wealth and influential person, especially in business: a media magnate.
Adage
A proverb or short statement expressing universal truth: the old adage “ out of sight, out of mind”.
Affront
An action or remark that causes outrage or offence: he took his son’s desertion as a personal affront; privilege publicly worn is a affront to democracy.
Foreboding
Fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen: with a sense of foreboding she read the note.
Disagreeable
Not pleasant or enjoyable;another disagreeable thought came to him; some aspects of his work are disagreeable to him.
Disposition
A person’s inherent qualities of mind and character:a sweet-natured girl of placid disposition.
propitiation
The action of propitiating or appeasing a god, spirit or person:he lifted his hands propitiation.
Impetuous
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care: she might live to rue this impetuous decision.
Assent
The expression of approval or agreement: a loud murmur of assent or he nodded assent.
haughtiness.
(Of a person) the appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful: her air of haughtiness.
Asceticism
Severe self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence.
Ardour
Great enthusiasm or passion: the rebuff did little to dampen his ardour: he kissed her with an ardour that left her breathless.
Lapse
Temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement: a lapse of concentration in the second set cost her the match.
Certitude
Absolute conviction that something is the case: the question may never be answered with certitude.
Stature
A persons natural height
Acquiesce
Accept something reluctantly but without protest: Sara acquiesced in his decision.
Enamour
Be filled with love for: it’s not difficult to see why Edward is enamoured of her.
Egregious
Shockingly bad
Fastidious
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail:he chose his words with fastidious care.
Atrophy
(Of body)Waste away
Gradually decline in effectiveness and vigour
Impassive
Not feeling or showing emotion: the impassive passersbye ignore the accident.
Expound
Present or explain (and idea or theory) systematically and in detail.
Pensive
Engaged in, involved, or serious thought or deep reflection.
confound
Cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially against their expectations.
Misgiving
Having doubt or apprehension about something
Incessant
(Of something regarded as unpleasant)continuing without pause or interruption: the incessant beat of the music.
Impudent
Not showing due respect for another person;
Impertinent
Stout
A) a fat person
B) of action or person, brave and determined
Coax
To persuade gradually or by praise: the trainees were coaxed into doing hard boring work.
Expostulate
Express strong disapproval or disagreement: I expostulated with him in vain.
Fortuitous
Happening by chance or accident rather than by design.
Informal: lucky
Propitious
Giving or indicating a good chance of happening.
Ardent
Enthusiastic or passionate
Ingenuous
(Of a person) innocent and unsuspecting
Compare ingenious.
Rue
Bitterly regret( something one has done or has allowed to happen)
Sangfroid
Composure or coolness shown in danger or trying circumstances
Chagrin
Noun) distress or embarrassment for having failed or humiliated : Jeff much to his chagrin wasn’t invited to the party
Verb) be chagrined
Feel distressed or humiliated
Dowdy
Unfashionable and without style in appearance
Sullen
Gloomy;bad tempered and sulky
Lax
Not sufficiently strict, severe or careful
Welter
Move in a turbulent fashion
Tremulous
Shaking or quivering slightly: Barbara’s was tremulous
Castigate
Reprimand (someone ) severely
Amity
Formal friendly relations: the presence of French troops in Scotland had produced hostility rather than amity
Demeanour
Outward behaviour or bearing: his happy demeanour
Fecund
Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile: a lush and fecund garden.
Abhorrent
Inspiring disgust and loathing;repugnant: racism was abhorrent was repugnant to us all
Badlam
Scene of uproar and confusion: there was bedlam in the courtroom
Niggardly
Not generous;stingy
Decorum
Behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety
Babel
Confused noise made by a number of voices
Slatternly
(Of a woman and her appearance) dirty and untidy
Feigned
Simulated, pretentious;insincere
Valedictorian
High achieving student
Pander
Gratify or indulge
Insolent
Showing a rude lack of respect: she was a insolent hussy
Hussy
Impudent or immoral girl or woman: that brazen little hussy
Incongruous
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; the duffel coal looked incongruous on top of her dress she was wearing.
(In-kangoo-us)
Parsimonious
Unwilling to spend money or use resources; frugal, stingy
Bombastic
High-sounding but with little meaning: a bombastic speech by the president
Garrulous
Extremely talkative; especially on trivial matters.
Pleonastic
To use more words than necessary.
Febrile
Having or showing signs of fever;
Daub
Smear or cover a surface with a thick and sticky substance.
Lassitude
A state of physical and mental weariness
Demure
Reserved,shy (of a woman)
Forsake
Give up;abandon
Magnanimous
Very generous or forgiving; especially towards a rival or less powerful person: she should be magnanimous in victory.
Surmount
1) Overcome( a difficulty or obstacle):all manner of cultural differences were surmounted.
2) Stand or be placed on top of: the tomb was surmounted by a sculptured angel.
Vapid
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.
Remiss
Failing in what duty requires
Iconoclast
None-conformist :One who attacks cherished ideas or institutions
Penitent
Feeling regret or remorse for misdeeds
Prosaic
Not fanciful or imaginative
Impede
To obstruct
Succumb
Fail to resist(to pressure,temptation or some other negative force)
Ostracise
Exclude (someone) from society or group
Altruistic
Showing disinterest and selfless concern for others.
Aberrant
Diverting from normal path
Furtive
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or belief that discovery would lead to trouble;secretive.
Diffident
Lacking self-confidence
Demure
Affectedly modest or shy
Penchant
Strong liking
Nefarious
Extremely wicked
Humdrum
Dull;lacking excitement.
Propensity
Natural tendency to behave in a particular way
Lament
To mourn for
Exonerate
Absolve (someone) from blame
Dichotomy
A division or contrast between two opposing or different things.
Capitulate
Surrender
Recant
To renounce an opinion or belief, especially heretical
Ethereal
Extremely delicate that seems too unreal for this world.
Laud
Praise highly
Effervescent
Bubling
Equipoise
Balance of forces or intrests