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15 Cards in this Set
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Adjunct |
Adjunct(N) Def: a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part. Ex. "computer technology is an adjunct to medicine" |
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Belie |
Belie(V) Def: to discredit or contradict. Ex. "his lively alert manner belied his old age" |
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Carnage |
Carnage(N) Def: the killing of a large number of people. Ex. The sandy hook shooting could considered a carnage |
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Eradicate |
Eradicate(V) Def: destroy completely; put an end to. Ex. "this species has been eradicated from the world" |
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Flout |
Flout(V) Def: openly disregard (a rule, law or convention). Ex. "these schols still flout basic ethical practices" |
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Foment |
Foment(V) Def: instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). Ex. "they accused him of fomenting a riot" |
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Insurrection |
Insurrection(n) Def: a violent uprising against an authority or government. Ex. "the prolonged insurrection was finally put down" |
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Mitigate |
Mitigate(V) Def: make less severe, serious, or painful. Ex. "he wanted to mitigate misery in the world" |
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Pretext |
Pretext(n) Def: a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. Ex. "the rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move" |
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Somnolent |
Somnolent(adj) Def: sleepy; drowsy. Ex. Noninvia did her homework while she was completely Somnlent. |
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Stalwart |
Stalwart(adj) Def: loyal, reliable, and hardworking. Ex. "he remained a stalwart supporter of the cause |
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Laudable |
Laudable(adj) Def: (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation. Ex. "Henry thanked for their laudable contributions of time and talent |
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Ineffable |
Ineffable(adj) Def: too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. Ex. The amount of gratitude I wanted to express after Alia found my wallet was ineffable |
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Exultation |
Exultation(n) Def: a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing. Ex. Adjani expresses sincere exultation when she got accepted |
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Obstinate |
Obstinate(adj) Def: stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, Ex. Nonivia is always profusely obstinate. |
