Words are not important Flashcards
(40 cards)
What does ‘Facetious’ mean?
Joking about serious matters inappropriately.
What does ‘Abstruse’ mean?
Hard to understand.
What does ‘Ephemeral’ mean?
Lasting a very short time.
What does ‘Jovial’ mean?
Cheerful and friendly.
What does ‘Cacophony’ mean?
A mix of loud, unpleasant sounds.
What does ‘Luminous’ mean?
Shining brightly.
What does ‘Acrimonious’ mean?
Angry and bitter.
What does ‘Resilient’ mean?
Able to recover quickly.
What does ‘Deft’ mean?
Skillful and quick.
What does ‘Perilous’ mean?
Very dangerous.
What does ‘Nonchalant’ mean?
Calm and not worried.
What does ‘Gargantuan’ mean?
Extremely large.
What does ‘Ambivalent’ mean?
Having mixed feelings.
What does ‘Quaint’ mean?
Charmingly old-fashioned.
What does ‘Mellifluous’ mean?
Pleasant to hear.
What does ‘Heinous’ mean?
Shockingly evil.
What does ‘Ubiquitous’ mean?
Present everywhere.
What does ‘Conspicuous’ mean?
Easily noticeable.
What does ‘Equanimity’ mean?
Calmness under pressure.
What does ‘Altruistic’ mean?
Selflessly concerned for others.
What does ‘Ascent’ mean?
The act of rising or climbing.
What does ‘Assent’ mean?
Agreement or approval.
What does ‘Elicit’ mean?
To draw out a response.
What does ‘Incidence’ mean?
The rate something happens.
