Vocab 11/1 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Intangible
Unable to be touched
Apprehension
Anxious
Peremptorily
Angrily
Reiterate
Repeat
Interminable
Without end
Incorrigible
not able to be corrected or changed
Intrepid
feeling no fear : very bold or brave
Antipathy
: a strong feeling of dislike
Lucid
very clear and easy to understand
Conjectural
To question
Diffident
not feeling comfortable around people - shy
Immutable
unable to be changed
arbitrary
not planned or chosen for a reason; not based on reason or evidence
acquiesce
to accept reluctantly but w/o protest
Pensive
engaged in deep and serious thought
Adversity
a difficult situation; misfortune
Pedantic
ostentatiously learned; dull, unimaginative
Sardonic
showing scorn; derisively mocking
Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time
Prudent
Marked by wisdom or good judgement
Procrastinate
To put off doing for a long time
Wary
Marked by caution and watchfulness
Benevolent
Marked by or disposed to doing good (well meaning)