Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Vocab Units 1-3
Vocab words
60
English
10th Grade
10/09/2007

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
approbation
Definition
the expression of approval or favorable opinion
Term
assuage
Definition
to make easier or milder; relieve
Term
coalition
Definition
a combination; union
Term
decadence
Definition
decline, decay, or deterioration
Term
elicit
Definition
to draw forth, bring out from some source
Term
expostulate
Definition
to attempt to dissuade from some decision by ernest reasoning
Term
hackneyed
Definition
used so often as to lack freshness
Term
hiatus
Definition
a gap, opening
Term
innuendo
Definition
a hint; indirect suggestion
Term
intercede
Definition
to plead on behalf on someone else
Term
jaded
Definition
wearied; worn out
Term
lurid
Definition
causing shock, horror, or revulsion
Term
meritorious
Definition
worthy, deserving recognition
Term
petulant
Definition
peevish, annoyed by trifles
Term
prerogative
Definition
a special right or privilege
Term
provincial
Definition
(adj) narrow in mind or outlook (n) a person with a narrow point of view
Term
simulate
Definition
to imitate, to show the outer signs of
Term
transcend
Definition
to rise above or beyond
Term
umbrage
Definition
an overshadowing influence or power
Term
unctuous
Definition
excessively smooth or smug
Term
ameliorate
Definition
to improve; make better
Term
aplomb
Definition
poise, assurance
Term
bombastic
Definition
pompous or overblown in language
Term
callow
Definition
without experience; immature
Term
drivel
Definition
foolish; aimless talk or nonsense
Term
epitome
Definition
a summary, condensed account
Term
exhort
Definition
to urge strongly
Term
ex officio
Definition
by virtue of holding a certain office
Term
infringe
Definition
to violate, trespass
Term
ingratiate
Definition
to make oneself agreeable
Term
interloper
Definition
one who moves in where he is not wanted
Term
intrinsic
Definition
belonging to someone by its very nature
Term
inveigh
Definition
to make a violent attack in words; express strong disapproval
Term
lassitude
Definition
weariness of body or mind
Term
millennium (millennia)
Definition
a period of one thousand years
Term
occult
Definition
magical, supernatural, secret
Term
permeate
Definition
to spread through, penetrate
Term
precipitate
Definition
(v.) to cause or bring about suddenly (adj.) characterized by excessive haste (n.) moisture, the product of an action or process
Term
stringent
Definition
strict, severe
Term
surmise
Definition
to think or believe without certain supporting evidence
Term
abominate
Definition
to have an intense dislike or hatred for
Term
acculturation
Definition
the resultant blend; adaptation
Term
adventitious
Definition
resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause
Term
ascribe
Definition
to assign or refer to
Term
circuitous
Definition
roundabout; not direct
Term
commiserate
Definition
to sympathize with
Term
enjoin
Definition
to direct or order
Term
expedite
Definition
to make easy, cause progress faster
Term
expiate
Definition
to make amends, make up for
Term
ferment
Definition
(n.) a state of agitation or turbulence (v.) to produce alcohol by chemical action
Term
inadvertent
Definition
resulting from or marked by lack of attention; accidental
Term
noncommittal
Definition
unwilling to take a clear position or say yes or no
Term
peculate
Definition
to steal something, embezzle, defraud
Term
proclivity
Definition
a natural inclination or tendency
Term
sangfroid (COLD blood!!)
Definition
composure or coolness
Term
seditious
Definition
resistant to lawful authority; rebellious
Term
tenuous
Definition
thin, slender, lacking clarity or sharpness
Term
vitriolic
Definition
bitter, sarcastic, caustic
Term
wheedle
Definition
to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
Term
nominal
Definition
existing in name only; not real
Supporting users have an ad free experience!