Words from magoosh practice problems Flashcards
(32 cards)
litigious
unreasonably prone to go to law to settle disputes.concerned with lawsuits or litigation. suitable to become the subject of a lawsuit.
indelible
not able to be forgotten or removed.
“his story made an indelible impression on me”
libertine
a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters.one who indulges in wordly pleasures
papacy
the office or authority of the Pope.
the tenure of office of a pope.
“during the papacy of Pope John”
overstate
exaggerate a case
sacerdotal
relating to or denoting a doctrine that ascribes sacrificial functions and spiritual or supernatural powers to ordained priests.
subjugation
the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
“the colonial subjugation of a country by means of brute military force”
uninitiated
without special knowledge or experience.
“a bachelor neither prudish nor uninitiated”
contrapuntal
of or in counterpoint.
(of a piece of music) with two or more independent melodic lines.
trounce
Trounce- defeat heavily in a contest. “the Knicks trounced the Rockets on Sunday” rebuke or punish severely. “some shows were trounced by critics”
ailing
in poor health.
“I went to see my ailing mother”
manifesto
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.
legion
a vast host, multitude, or number of people or things. “legions of photographers and TV cameras”
beleaguered
lay siege to. - “he is leading a relief force to the aid of the beleaguered city” beset with difficulties. “the board is supporting the beleaguered director amid calls for his resignation”
fodder
food, especially dried hay or feed, for cattle and other livestock.
vexation
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
“Jenny bit her lip in vexation”
irresolute
showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
“she stood irresolute outside his door”
infatigable
to never show signs of getting tired
jettison
throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
“six aircraft jettisoned their loads in the sea”
ahistorical
lacking historical perspective or context.
“ahistorical nostalgia that misunderstands cultural history”
fitfully
not regularly or continuously; intermittently.
“he slept fitfully”
probing
deep thoughtful
unbidden
without having been commanded or invited.
“unbidden guests
uproarious
very funny
