Vocab #2 Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
Q
Philistine
A
Very materialistic
2
Q
Juxtapose
A
To place side by side
3
Q
Fortuitous
A
Occurring by chance
4
Q
Supplicate
A
To make a humble entreaty
5
Q
Abnegate
A
To renounce
6
Q
Succinct
A
Briefly and clearly expressed
7
Q
Paradox
A
A statement that contradicts itself
8
Q
Unmitigated
A
Not able to be made better
9
Q
Nuance
A
Subtle distinction or variation
10
Q
Reprobation
A
Severe disapproval
11
Q
Sanguine
A
Cheerful or optimistic
12
Q
Impolitic
A
Unwise
13
Q
Hiatus
A
A pause or gap in a sequence or series
14
Q
Misanthrope
A
One who hates or distrusts human kind
15
Q
Circumvent
A
To avoid something cleverly
16
Q
Piquant
A
Interesting or exciting
17
Q
Inept
A
Having to skill or clumsy
18
Q
Insidious
A
Stealthily treacherous
19
Q
Metamorphosis
A
A complete change in physical form
