vocab Flashcards
(106 cards)
What is the definition of ‘aberration’?
An aberration is a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
What does ‘abhor’ mean?
To regard with disgust or hatred.
What does ‘acquiesce’ mean?
To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
What does ‘alacrity’ mean?
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
What does ‘amiable’ mean?
Having a friendly and pleasant manner.
What does ‘appease’ mean?
To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands.
What does ‘arcane’ mean?
Understood by few; mysterious or secret.
What does ‘avarice’ mean?
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
What does ‘brazen’ mean?
Bold and without shame.
What does ‘brusque’ mean?
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
What does ‘cajole’ mean?
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or coaxing.
What does ‘callous’ mean?
Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
What does ‘candour’ mean?
The quality of being open and honest; frankness.
What does ‘chide’ mean?
To scold or rebuke.
What does ‘circumspect’ mean?
Wary and unwilling to take risks.
What does ‘clandestine’ mean?
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
What does ‘coerce’ mean?
To persuade an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
What does ‘coherent’ mean?
Logical and consistent.
What does ‘complacency’ mean?
A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.
What does ‘confidant’ mean?
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter.
What does ‘connive’ mean?
To secretly allow something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful to occur.
What does ‘cumulative’ mean?
Increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.
What does ‘cynical’ mean?
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
What does ‘debase’ mean?
To reduce in quality or value; to degrade.
