Vocab GPT Flashcards
(113 cards)
What does ‘Abstruse’ mean?
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example: The professor’s explanation was so abstruse that most of the class could not follow it.
What does ‘Acumen’ mean?
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.
Example: Her business acumen helped the company thrive in a competitive market.
What does ‘Alacrity’ mean?
Cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness.
Example: He accepted the invitation with alacrity, eager to attend the event.
What does ‘Anachronistic’ mean?
Belonging to a period other than the one being portrayed.
Example: The film’s use of modern technology in a medieval setting felt anachronistic.
What does ‘Apocryphal’ mean?
Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
Example: The story of the lost treasure is apocryphal, with no evidence to support it.
What does ‘Arduous’ mean?
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example: The mountain hike was arduous, but the view from the top made it worthwhile.
What does ‘Avarice’ mean?
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Example: His avarice led him to make unethical business decisions.
What does ‘Benevolent’ mean?
Well-meaning and kindly.
Example: The benevolent teacher always went out of her way to help struggling students.
What does ‘Bombastic’ mean?
High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.
Example: The politician’s bombastic speech failed to address the real issues.
What does ‘Cacophony’ mean?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example: The cacophony of car horns and shouting in the busy city street was overwhelming.
What does ‘Capitulate’ mean?
To surrender or give in to demands.
Example: After weeks of resistance, the general was forced to capitulate to the enemy forces.
What does ‘Cogent’ mean?
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example: She presented a cogent argument that won over the jury.
What does ‘Conflagration’ mean?
A large destructive fire.
Example: The wildfire turned into a massive conflagration that consumed miles of forest.
What does ‘Conundrum’ mean?
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
Example: The team was faced with a conundrum: how to finish the project on time with limited resources.
What does ‘Copious’ mean?
Abundant in supply or quantity.
Example: She took copious notes during the lecture to ensure she didn’t miss any important details.
What does ‘Curmudgeon’ mean?
A bad-tempered or surly person.
Example: The old man was a curmudgeon, always complaining about the noise outside his window.
What does ‘Debilitate’ mean?
To make someone weak or infirm.
Example: The illness debilitated him to the point where he could barely get out of bed.
What does ‘Decorum’ mean?
Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
Example: She showed great decorum during the formal dinner.
What does ‘Dissonance’ mean?
Lack of harmony among musical notes or a disagreement.
Example: The dissonance between their ideas caused friction in the team.
What does ‘Ebullient’ mean?
Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement.
Example: The ebullient crowd cheered wildly as the team won the championship.
What does ‘Effervescent’ mean?
Giving off bubbles; lively and enthusiastic.
Example: Her effervescent personality brightened up the entire room.
What does ‘Enervate’ mean?
To make someone feel drained of energy or vitality.
Example: The long day in the heat enervated him, leaving him exhausted.
What does ‘Ephemeral’ mean?
Lasting for a very short time.
Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading as quickly as it arrived.
What does ‘Esoteric’ mean?
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
Example: The lecture was so esoteric that only a few students in the advanced class could grasp it.
