Week One Flashcards
(28 cards)
Conjecture
An inference based upon guess work. A supposition
Obsolete, archaic, antiquated
No longer in use. Outmoded in design or style.
Nostalgia
A wistful sentimental longing for a place or time in the past
Upbraid, reproach,casigate
To express disapproval, scold, rebuke, censure
Ambiguous
Unclear, uncertain, open or more than one interpretation, not definitive
Ambiguity
The quality of state of having more than one possible meaning
Altruism
Unselfish for the welfare of others
Austerity
Great self denial, economy, discipline, lack of adornment
Austere
Having no adornment or ornamentation, bare, not ornate.
Affable, amiable, genial, gregarious
Agreeable; marked by a pleasing personality, warm and friendly
Bane
A source of harm and ruin
Boon
A timely benefit, blessing
Recalcitrant
Stubbornly resistance and defiant, obstinate, obdurate, refractory, disobedient
Presumptuous
Taking liberties, brashly overstepping ones place, impertinently bold.
Evocation
An imaginative re creation of something, a calling forth.
Pragmatic
Practice, sensible, not idealistic or romantic
Diffident, self effacing
Hesitant due to lack of self confidence, unassertive
Indifferent, apathetic
Marked by a lack of interest of concern
Audacious
Fearlessly, often recklessly daring, very bold.
Meticulous, pain striking, fastidious
Extremely careful, very exacting
Unconventional, unorthodox
Not ordinary or typical, characterized by avoiding and behaviors.
Wry, droll
Dry, humorous with a clever twist and a touch of irony
Prattle
To speak in a foolish manner, to babble incessantly
Dearth, paucity
A scarcity or shortage of something
