Vocabulary (13) Flashcards
(17 cards)
What does ‘Ingratiating’ mean?
Trying to win favor or approval by being overly flattering or nice, often in a way that seems insincere.
What does ‘Resolutely’ mean?
With determination or firmness, without hesitation or doubt.
What does ‘Enrapture’ mean?
Give intense pleasure or joy to.
What does ‘Besieged’ mean?
Surrounded and attacked or overwhelmed by something, such as problems or demands.
What does ‘Seethe’ mean in this context?
Overcome or filled with intense, often overwhelming emotion.
What does ‘Coquetry’ mean?
Flirtatious behaviour.
What does ‘Smidgen’ mean?
A small amount of something.
What does ‘Intently’ mean?
With earnest and eager attention.
What does ‘Ardent’ mean?
Very enthusiastic or passionate; OR burning; glowing.
What does ‘Disdain’ mean?
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect.
What does ‘Magnanimous’ mean?
Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.
What does ‘Alleviate’ mean?
Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe; reduce.
What does ‘Disdain’ mean in another context?
Strong feeling of dislike or lack of respect for something considered unworthy.
What does ‘Disseminate’ mean?
Spread (something, especially information) widely.
What does ‘Refute’ mean?
Prove (a statement or theory/ or a person) to be wrong or false; disprove.
What does ‘Inadvertently’ mean?
Without knowledge or intent.
What does ‘Lofty’ mean?
High or tall (literal, like a mountain or ceiling).
Noble or grand (ideas or goals).
Arrogant (acting superior).
