Vocab Flashcards
(7 cards)
Adhere
A verb. Means to stick completely to a surface or substance.
Syn: cling/attach
Ant: loosen or part
Aloof
Adj
Not friendly or forth coming
Syn: detached or distant
Ant: warm/outgoing
Ambiguous
Adj
Open to more than one interpretation; has a double meaning.
Syn: equivocal, explicit
A red light has an ambiguous meaning.
Anecedote
Noun
A humorous story or experience meant to expand on a subject
Syn: a story of reminiscence
No ant
Pungent
Adj
Having a great power, influence or effect
Keen/sharp
Mild/bland
Sycophany
Noun
Someone who was flattery to try and get what he/she wants from an authority figure
Syn: to falter/schmoozer
Ant: rebel
Analyze
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information),
Verb
Syn: examine, study
Ant:look past