Words 51-60 Flashcards
Futile
incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful:
Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile.
Imminent
likely to occur at any moment
projecting or leaning forward
Her death is imminent.
Condemn
indicate strong disapproval of
The leader condemned those that stole from the tribe
Obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action
She is obstinate to search for a different job
Anecdotal
not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
“while there was much anecdotal evidence there was little hard fact”
Loathing
a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred
the thought filled him with loathing
Tyranny
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Those who survive war and escape tyranny
Subjective
based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
His views are highly subjective
Disparity
A great difference
“economic disparities between different regions of the country
Caveat
A caveat is a warning. When someone adds a caveat to something they’re telling you to beware
There is a caveat to believing the myth.