Week 3 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Barrister
N. A lawyer (British)
Abash
V. To destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of, embarrass
Caliber
N. A level of excellence, importance, or strength
Deficient
Adj. Lacking some element or characteristic
Elite
N. The choice or best of anything considered collectively
Fulminations
N. Violet denunciations or censures, verbal assault
Gaunt
Adj. Extremely thin and bony
Hackneyed
Adj. Made commonplace, stale, cliche
Homogenous
Adj. Corresponding in structure because of a common origin, alike
Immaterial
Adj. Of no essential consequence, unimportant
Impact
N. Forceful contact
Implication
N. Something suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood, possible result
Inane
Adj. Lacking sense, significance, or ideas, silly, immature
Insidious
Adj. Intended to entrap, stealthily treacherous or deceitful
Invoke
V. To call for with earnest desire
Jocund
Adj. Cheerful, merry
Lax
Adj. Not strict or severe, careless or negligent
Legitimate
Adj. According to the law, lawful
Magnanimous
Adj. Generous in forgiving an insult or injury, unresentful
Malevolence
N. Ill will, malice, hatred, evil for evil’s sake
Minimal
Adj. Barely adequate or the least possible
Moratorium
N. Suspension of activity
Nimble
Adj. Quick and light in movement, agile
Officious
Adj. Objectionably aggressive in offering one’s unrequested and unwanted service, help, or advice; meddlesome
