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;
33 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Adamant Ron is adamant about not changing plans. |
Firm, stubborn |
|
|
Amiable |
Good natured; friendly |
|
|
Animosity I was shocked when sandy said she hated Lionel. I'd never realized she felt such animosity toward him. |
Strong dislike |
|
|
Eccentric Bruce is quite eccentric. For ex he lives in a circular house and rides to work on a motorcycle. |
Odd |
|
|
Tangible |
Solid |
|
|
Appeased Roger was furious when he saw me out with another guy, but I quickly appeased him. |
To calm |
|
|
Assailed The storm assailed us with hail and heavy rain |
To attack |
|
|
Banal "Nice to see you" may be a banal comment |
Unoriginal, overused |
|
|
Calamity |
Tragedy |
|
|
Fluctuate |
To vary |
|
|
Concurrent |
Occurring at the same time |
|
|
Degenerate Mel's relationship with his parents degenerated when he dropped out of school |
To get worse |
|
|
Intricate War and peace is a long, intricate novel that weaves together the detailed life stories of many individuals |
Complicated |
|
|
Immaculate It's amazing that while Carolyn's appearance is always immaculate |
Spotless, clean |
|
|
Digress Professor Rubin never distresses during lecture |
To go off topic |
|
|
Demise |
Death |
|
|
Affiliate She isn't affiliated with the political party |
To join |
|
|
Aspire Derick aspires to be an Architect |
To wish |
|
|
Benevolent People are more benevolent at Christmas |
Charitable |
|
|
Rapport |
Personal connection |
|
|
Ominous |
Threatening |
|
|
Mortify |
To shame |
|
|
Implicit Although it's never been said there is an implicit understanding |
Unspoken |
|
|
Reconcile |
To bring to accept |
|
|
Avid |
Devoted |
|
|
Transient |
Short lived |
|
|
Ambivalent I am ambivalent about my counselor |
Having mixed feelings |
|
|
Dexterous The juggler was so dexterous that he managed to keep give balls in motion at once |
Skilled |
|
|
Instigate |
To cause |
|
|
Resilient |
Quick to recover |
|
|
Ambiguous |
Unclear |
|
|
Euphoric |
Very happy |
|
|
Infallible |
Perfect |
