Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
24 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Bantering
|
Definition: having one's identity concealed or disguised
Synonyms: disguised, masked, hidden, unrecognized, concealed |
|
|
Burlesque
|
verb, noun
Definition: (v.) to mock through caricature or grotesque or comical imitation, especially to make fun of something serious; (n.) theatrical entertainment that is comical and often satirical in nature Synonyms: (v.) caricature, mock, ridicule, satirize, (n.) parody, spoof |
|
|
Colloquial
|
adjective
Definition: informal and conversational in tone Synonyms: conversational, idiomatic, informal, familiar, slang |
|
|
Contentious
|
adjective
Definition: 1. likely to cause an argument or controversy; 2. intending or likely to argue or fight; 3. hostile, aggressive, tense, and quarrelsome Synonyms: belligerent, argumentative, controversial, quarrelsome, combative, antagonistic, aggressive, hostile, litigious |
|
|
Disdain
|
noun, verb
Definition: (n.) strong contempt or feeling of scorn; (v.) to view with contempt and a feeling of superiority Synonyms: (n.) contempt, ridicule, arrogance, (v.) disregard, reject, scorn, snub, despise |
|
|
Effusive
|
adjective
Definition: 1. overly demonstrative; 2. overflowing Synonyms: gushing, unrestrained, profuse, demonstrative, emotional, verbose, extravagant, overflowing |
|
|
Pretentious
|
adjective
Definition: 1. acting as though more important, valuable, or special than is warranted; 2. appearing to have an unrealistically high self-image; 3. extravagantly and consciously showy or glamorous Synonyms: pompous, ostentatious, showy, inflated, bombastic, affected, self-important |
|
|
Pedantic
|
adjective
Definition: too concerned with correct rules and the formality of book learning and its minor points Synonyms: bookish, academic, scholarly, formal, fussy, ostentatious, particular |
|
|
Lugubrious
|
adjective
Definition: very sad and depressed--mournful Synonyms: sad, gloomy, mournful, melancholy, dismal, morose, dreary, funereal, somber |
|
|
Insolent
|
adjective
Definition: 1. disrespectful and rude; 2. unrestrained by convention Synonyms: impolite, rude, disrespectful, brazen, insulting, arrogant, abusive, brassy, cheeky |
|
|
Inflammatory
|
adjective
Definition: 1. likely to cause a strong emotional response, especially anger; 2. characterized by inflammation Synonyms: explosive, fiery, incendiary, provocative, exciting, destructive, angering, troublesome, rebellious |
|
|
Insipid
|
adjective
Definition: 1. having no interest, significance, or impact; 2. without taste of flavor Synonyms: uninteresting, unimaginative, banal, insignificant, empty, flat, lackluster, jejune, dull, stale, boring, lifeless, bland, vapid, tasteless, flavorless |
|
|
Facetious
|
adjective
Definition: humerous in a sarcastic way Synonyms: humorous, clever, sarcastic, ironic, witty, silly, jocose |
|
|
Indignant
|
adjective
Definition: angered at something unjust Synonyms: righteously angry, incensed, irate, offended |
|
|
Pretentious
|
adjective
Definition: 1. acting as though more important, valuable, or special than is warranted; 2. appearing to have an unrealistically high self-image; 3. extravagantly and consciously showy or glamorous Synonyms: pompous, ostentatious, showy, inflated, bombastic, affected, self-important |
|
|
Pedantic
|
adjective
Definition: too concerned with correct rules and the formality of book learning and its minor points Synonyms: bookish, academic, scholarly, formal, fussy, ostentatious, particular |
|
|
Lugubrious
|
adjective
Definition: very sad and depressed--mournful Synonyms: sad, gloomy, mournful, melancholy, dismal, morose, dreary, funereal, somber |
|
|
Insolent
|
adjective
Definition: 1. disrespectful and rude; 2. unrestrained by convention Synonyms: impolite, rude, disrespectful, brazen, insulting, arrogant, abusive, brassy, cheeky |
|
|
Inflammatory
|
adjective
Definition: 1. likely to cause a strong emotional response, especially anger; 2. characterized by inflammation Synonyms: explosive, fiery, incendiary, provocative, exciting, destructive, angering, troublesome, rebellious |
|
|
Insipid
|
adjective
Definition: 1. having no interest, significance, or impact; 2. without taste of flavor Synonyms: uninteresting, unimaginative, banal, insignificant, empty, flat, lackluster, jejune, dull, stale, boring, lifeless, bland, vapid, tasteless, flavorless |
|
|
Facetious
|
adjective
Definition: humerous in a sarcastic way Synonyms: humorous, clever, sarcastic, ironic, witty, silly, jocose |
|
|
Indignant
|
adjective
Definition: angered at something unjust Synonyms: righteously angry, incensed, irate, offended |
|
|
Sardonic
|
adjective
Definition: 1. humorously mocking in a cynical or scornful way; 2. having a sarcastic quality Synonyms: sarcastic, cynical, ridiculing, biting, hostile, bitter, arrogant, cheeky, wry |
|
|
turgid
|
adjective
Definition: 1. pompous or overly serious; 2. bloated and swollen from fluid Synonyms: pompous, overblown, grandiloquent, grandiose, inflated, swollen, bloated |
