Vocab. Flashcards
(26 cards)
What does the word ‘abate’ mean?
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.
True or False: ‘Cacophony’ refers to a pleasant sound.
False
Fill in the blank: A ‘diligent’ student is one who is _______.
hardworking and careful
What is the meaning of ‘ephemeral’?
Lasting for a very short time.
Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to speak or write about in detail’? A) Elucidate B) Obfuscate C) Capitulate D) Migrate
A) Elucidate
What does ‘fortuitous’ mean?
Happening by accident or chance rather than design.
True or False: ‘Gregarious’ describes someone who is shy and reserved.
False
Fill in the blank: To ‘harangue’ someone is to _______.
lecture them at length in an aggressive manner.
What does ‘ineffable’ mean?
Too great or extreme to be expressed in words.
Multiple Choice: Which word refers to a state of being uncertain? A) Ambivalence B) Certainty C) Clarity D) Resolution
A) Ambivalence
What is the meaning of ‘juxtapose’?
To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
True or False: ‘Kinetic’ relates to motion.
True
Fill in the blank: A ‘meticulous’ person pays great attention to _______.
detail
What does ‘nefarious’ mean?
Wicked or criminal.
Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to make something less severe’? A) Mitigate B) Exacerbate C) Aggravate D) Intensify
A) Mitigate
What is the meaning of ‘obfuscate’?
To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
True or False: ‘Pernicious’ means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way.
True
Fill in the blank: To ‘quell’ a rebellion means to _______.
suppress it.
What does ‘recalcitrant’ mean?
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude.
Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to restore to a good condition’? A) Rejuvenate B) Decay C) Deteriorate D) Corrode
A) Rejuvenate
What is the meaning of ‘sagacious’?
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
True or False: ‘Trepidation’ signifies a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
True
Fill in the blank: A ‘ubiquitous’ phenomenon is one that is _______.
present everywhere.
What does ‘vicarious’ mean?
Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.
