Word List 5 Flashcards
(25 cards)
indifferent
not caring one way or the other; mediocre; lacking preference; neutral
apathy
lack of emotion or interest
obscure
unclear; clouded; partially hidden; hard to understand
impartial
unbiased; neutral
objective
without bias (as opposed to subjective)
revere
to worship; to honor (think of reverend)
discriminate
to differentiate; to make clear distinction; to see the difference
denounce
to speak out against; to condemn
innovate
to be creative; to introduce something new
relevant
important, pertinent
candid
honest; frank
discernment
insight; ability to see things clearly
disdain
arrogant scorn; contempt
abstract
theoretical substance (the opposite of concrete)
temperate
moderate; restrained
enigma
mystery
inevitable
unavoidable; bound to happen
eccentric
not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
provincial
limited in outlook to one’s own small corner of the world; narrow
futile
hopeless; without effect
diverse
varied
benevolent
kind; good-hearted, generous
pious
reverent or devout; outwardly (and sometimes falsly) reverent or devout
conciliatory
making peace; attempting to solve dispute through goodwill
