vocab Flashcards
(25 cards)
Aesthetic
The appreciation of beauty.
Abstract
not concrete. Not having a physical existence but existing in thought.
Alleviate
Make less severe(problem)
Ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about someone; uncertain
Apathetic
Showing or feeling no interest , enthusiasm, or concern
Auspicious
Conductive to success;favorable;promising
Benevolent
Well meaning and kindly; generous
Candor
The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
Cogent
(Of argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing; reasonable
Comprehensive
Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; broad or complete in scope or content
Contemporary
Living or occurring at the same time;current
Conviction
A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of the jury or the decision of the judge in a court of law: a firmly held belief or opinion: a fixed strong belief
Diligent
Having or showing care and contentiousness in ones work; hard-working
Dubious
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied on ;suspect
Eclectic
Deriving ideas, style, or taste from abroad and diverse range of sources
Egregious
Outstandingly bad; shocking; conspicuously bad or offensive
Exculpate
Show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Florid
Having a red or flushed complexion; flowery or elaborate in style
Gratuitous
Uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted; free given
Hackneyed
( of a phrase or idea) lacking significance to having been overused; unoriginal and trite, worn-out through over use
Idealize
Regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality
Impartial
Treating all rivals or disputants equally; just and fair; unbiased
Imperious
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering;overbearing
Inherent
Existing something as permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute; inborn; build it
