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uncompromising, refusing to be reconciled
"The professor was intransigent on the deadline, insisting that everyone turn in the assignment at the same time." |
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to harden, accustom, become used to
"Eventually, Hassad became inured to the sirens that went off every night and could sleep through them." |
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likely to promote ill will
"It is cruel and invidious for parents to play favorites with their children." |
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| belligerent support of one's country |
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relating to precious stones
"Most lapidary work today is done with motorized equipment." |
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in a state of diminished energy
"The lack of energy that characterizes patients with anemia makes lassitude one of the primary symptoms of the disease." |
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trickery
"The little boy thought his legerdemain was working on his mother, but she in fact knew about every hidden toy." |
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clear, transparent
"Fernando could see all the way to the bottom through the pool's limpid water." |
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sorrowful, mournful
"Irish wakes are a rousing departure from the lugubrious funeral services to which we are accustomed." |
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to evade responsibility by pretending to be ill
"A common way to avoid the draft was by malingering." |
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strict disciplinarian, one who rigidly follows rules
"A complete martinet, the official insisted that Pete fill out all the forms again even though he was already familiar with the case." |
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dishonest
"So many of her stories were mendacious that I decided she must be a pathological liar." |
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gaudy, falsely attractive
"The casino's meretricious decor horrified the cultivated interior designer." |
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diverse
"Ken opened the hotel room window, letting in the multifarious noises of the city." |
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lacking foresight, having a narrow view
"Not wanting to spend a lot of money up front, the myopic business owner would likely suffer the consequences later." |
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lowest point
"As Joey waited in line to audition for the diaper commercial, he realized he had reached the nadir of his acting career." |
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new word or expression
"Mabel simply does not understand today's youth; she is perplexed by their clothing and neologisms." |
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stinking, putrid
"A dead mouse trapped in your walls produces a noisome odor." |
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coin collecting
"Tomas's passion for numismatics has resulted in an impressive collection of coins." |
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to prevent, to make unnecessary
"The river was shallow enough to wade across at many points, which obviated the need for a bridge. |
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public disgrace
"After the scheme to embezzle the elderly was made public, the treasurer resigned in utter opprobrium." |
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pompous
"Roberto soon grew tired of his date's orotund babble about her new job and decided their first date would probably be their last." |
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to make less serious, ease
"The alleged crime was so vicious that the defense lawyer could not palliate it for the jury." |
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elaborate praise, formal hymn of praise
"The director's panegyric for the donor who kept his charity going was heart-warming." |
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art work imitating other works
"The playwright's clever pastiche of the well-known children's story had the audience rolling in the aisles." |
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minor offense
"Gabriel tends to harp on his brother's peccadilloes and never lets him live them down." |
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someone who shows off learning
"The graduate instructor's tedious commentary on the subject soon gained her a reputation as a pedant." |
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to wander from place to place, to travel on foot
"Shivani enjoyed peregrinating the expanse of Central Park." |
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willing to betray trust
"The actress's perfidious companion revealed all of her intimate secrets to the gossip columnist." |
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wandering from place to place on foot
"Eleana's peripatetic meanderings took her all over the city." |
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shrewd, astute
"Inspector Poirot used his perspicacious mind to solve mysteries." |
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controversy, argument, verbal attack
"The candidates polemic against his opponent was vicious and small-minded." |
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having foresight
"Jonah's decision to sell the apartment seemed to be a prescient one, as its value soon dropped." |
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to lie or deviate from the truth
"Rather than admit that he had overslept, the employee prevaricated and claimed that heavy traffic had prevented him from arriving on time." |
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complete honesty and integrity
"Washington's reputation for probity is illustrated in the cherry tree legend." |
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corrupt, degenerate
"Some claim that the Romans' decadent, profligate behavior led to the decline of the Empire." |
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to appease
"Because their gods were vengeful, the Vikings propitiated them with sacrifices." |
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boxing
"Pugilism can be a positive outlet for aggression." |
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cowardly
"The pusillanimous man would not enter the yard where the miniature poodle was barking." |
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response
"Patrick tried desperately to think of a clever rejoinder to Marianna's joke, but he couldn't." |
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to return or repay
"Thanks for offering to lend me $1000 but I know I'll never be able to requite your generosity." |
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prominent
"His most salient characteristic is his tendency to dominate every conversation." |
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healthful
"Rundown and sickly, Rita hoped that fresh mountain air would have a salubrious effect on her health." |
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trace amount
"the poison is so powerful that no more than a scintilla is needed to kill a horse." |
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a well-paying job that requires little work
"The corrupt major made sure to set up all his relatives in sinecures within the administration." |
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nickname
"One of Reagan's nicknames was 'The Gipper.'" |
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grammatical mistake
"'I ain't going with you,' she said, oblivious of her solecism." |
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deceptively attractive, seemingly plausible but fallacious
"The student's specious excuse for being late sounded legitimate but proved otherwise." |
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