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;
25 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Felicitous |
well-chosen and suitable OPP infelicitous |
|
|
Tenacious |
determined to do something and unwilling to stop trying even when the situation becomes difficult |
|
|
Florid |
florid language, music, or art has a lot of extra unnecessary details or decorations |
|
|
Terse |
a terse reply, message etc uses very few words and often shows that you are annoyed SYN abrupt |
|
|
Pithy |
if something that is said or written is pithy, it is intelligent and strongly stated, without wasting any words OPP long-winded |
|
|
Diligent |
someone who is diligent works hard and is careful and thorougha diligent student |
|
|
Loath |
be loath to do something (formal) to be unwilling to do something SYN reluctant OPP willing |
|
|
Pragmatism |
a way of dealing with problems in a sensible practical way instead of following a set of ideas |
|
|
Decry |
to state publicly that you do not approve of something SYN condemn |
|
|
Postulate |
to suggest that something might have happened or be true → hypothesizepostulate that |
|
|
Vaunted |
a plan, system, achievement etc that is vaunted is praised or talked about too much and in a way that is too proud |
|
|
Notorious |
famous or well known for something bad SYN infamous |
|
|
Reclusive |
someone who chooses to live alone, and does not like seeing or talking to other peopleShe became a recluse after her two sons were murdered.— reclusive |
|
|
Withdraw |
to stop taking part in an activity, belonging to an organization etc, or to make someone do |
|
|
Vulnerable |
a place, thing, or idea that is vulnerable is easy to attack or criticize OPP invulnerable |
|
|
Armor,armour |
metal or leather clothing that protects your body, worn by soldiers in battles in past timesa knight wearing a suit of armour |
|
|
Obtuse |
slow to understand things, in a way that is annoying |
|
|
Brittle |
a situation, relationship, or feeling that is brittle is easily damaged or destroyed showing no warm feelings |
|
|
Inordinate |
Excessive |
|
|
Lavish |
large, impressive, or expensive |
|
|
Deluxe |
Lavish, large, impressive, or expensive |
|
|
Gorgous |
extremely beautiful or attractive |
|
|
Crispy |
ترد، برشته |
|
|
Rustic |
simple, old-fashioned, and not spoiled by modern developments, in a way that is typical of the countryside |
|
|
Altruistic |
altruistic behaviour shows that you care about and will help other people, even though this brings no advantage for yourself OPP selfish |
