vocab 4 Flashcards by Kaitlyn ; | Brainscape

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thrifty, adj.

A

Using money carefully and

wisely. SYN. Cautious,

prudent

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pragmatic, adj.

A

Dealing with problems in a

sensible, practical way,

instead of following a set of

ideas, SYN. Practical, sensible

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eccentric, n.

A

Someone who behaves in a

way that is unusual and

different from what is usual

or socially accepted. SYN.

Oddball ANT. conventional

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karma, n.

A

the force that is produced

by the things you do in your

life and that will influence you in

the future, according to the

Hindu and Buddhist religions.

luck resulting from your

actions; FATE 3. the feeling

you get from a person, place

or action SYN. Chance, fate,

destiny

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enigma, n.

A

A person, thing or event that

is strange or mysterious and

difficult to understand or

explain. SYN. Mystery, riddle,

puzzle

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exemplary,

adj.

A

excellent and used as

an example to follow 2.

[only before a noun]

severe and used as a

warning SYN.

Commendable, excellent

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clairvoyant,

n.

A

Someone who claims

he/she can see what will

happen in the future

SYN. psychic

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chimera, n.

A

something, especially

an idea or hope, that is

not really possible and

can never exist 2. an

imaginary creature that

breathes fire and has a

lion’s head, a goat’s

body, and a snake’s tail

SYN. Fantasy

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vicarious,

adj.

A

Experienced by

watching, hearing, or

reading about someone

else doing something,

rather than by doing it

yourself.

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utopia, n.

A

An imaginary perfect

world where everyone is

happy.

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discreet, adj.

A

careful about what you say or do so that

you do not upset or embarrass people,

especially by keeping a secret. 2. done, said,

or shown in a careful or polite way so that you

do not upset or embarrass people. 3.

approving, not easily noticed, especially

because small in size and showing good

judgment about style, politeness, etc. ANT.

tactless

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elusive, adj.

A

difficult to find , or not often seen. 2. an

elusive result is difficult to achieve. 3. an

elusive idea or quality is difficult to describe or

understand, SYN. vague

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hypothetical, adj.

A

Based on a situation that is not real, but that

might happen. ANT. Real

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oblivious, adj.

A

Not knowing about or not noticing something

that is happening around you. SYN. Ignorant,

unaware

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solemn, adj.

A

very serious in behavior and style. 2. a

promise that is made very seriously and with

no intention of breaking it. 3. a ceremony that

is performed in a serious way. SYN. Somber

and serious.

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steadfast, adj.

A

giving strong loyal support to another

person, organization, belief, etc. 2. being

certain that you are right about something

and refusing to change your position or

opinion in any way. SYN. Unwavering, loyal

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frugal, adj.

A

careful only to buy what is necessary.

2. a small meal with plain food.

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diligent, adj.

A

someone who works hard and

carefully 2. carefully and thoroughly

done.

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prudent, adj.

A

sensible and careful especially by

trying to avoid unnecessary risks

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scrupulous, adj.

A

careful to be honest and fair,

and making sure that every detail

is correct.

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parochial, adj.

A

only interested in the things that affect you

and your local area, and not interested in

more important matters. 2. relating to a

particular church

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pious, adj.

A

having strong religious beliefs, and showing

this in the way you behave. 2. disapproving

pious words, promises, attitudes are intended

to sound good or moral, although they are not.

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cryptic, adj.

A

Deliberately mysterious, or having a secret

meaning. SYN. Mysterious, obscure

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esoteric, adj.

A

known and understood by only a few

people who have special knowledge

about something SYN. Cryptic, obscure