Vocab 8!!!!!! Flashcards
(23 cards)
What does ‘amiable’ mean?
Diffusing warmth or friendliness.
What does ‘belittle’ mean?
To lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of.
What is ‘censure’?
Harsh criticism or disapproval.
What does ‘diffidence’ refer to?
Lack of self-confidence.
What does ‘dolorous’ mean?
Marked by or exhibiting sorrow, grief, or pain.
What is a ‘dynasty’?
A succession of rulers from the same family or line.
What does ‘emulate’ mean?
To try to equal or excel; to imitate with effort to equal or surpass.
What is the ‘epidermis’?
The outer layer of the skin of a vertebrate.
What does ‘facade’ mean?
An artificial or deceptive outward appearance; the face of a building.
What does ‘feign’ mean?
To give a false appearance of.
What does ‘garish’ mean?
Marked by strident color or excessive ornamentation; gaudy; glaring; dazzling.
What is ‘hierarchy’?
A group of people organized or classified according to authority or rank.
Who is an ‘iconoclast’?
One who attacks traditional or popular ideas or institutions.
What does ‘inadvertent’ mean?
Without intention (especially resulting from heedless action); accidental.
What is an ‘impediment’?
Hindrance, block; a defect in speech.
What does ‘lackadaisical’ mean?
Lacking life, spirit, or zest; devoid of energy or purpose.
What is a ‘legacy’?
Money or property given to someone by the direction of a will.
What is a ‘manifesto’?
A public declaration of intentions, motives, or views.
What does ‘menace’ mean?
Something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.
What is ‘nepotism’?
Favoritism shown to relatives (as by giving them jobs based on their relationship rather than on their skills/merits).
-voc-, -vok-
call
Examples: vocal, invoke
-astr-, -aster-, -astro-
star
Examples: astral, asteroid, astronaut
-auto-
self
Examples: autograph, automobile
