Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Vocab 14
Chapter 14
71
English
10th Grade
06/02/2010

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Eclectic
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Choosing what seems best from various sources

[NOUN]:
One whose opinions and beliefs are drawn from various sources
Term
Selective
Definition
Tending to select; characterized by careful choices
Term
Synthesized
Definition
combined together
Term
Monolithic
Definition
Characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity
Term
Effete
Definition
Worn out or exhausted; marked by weakness, self-indulgence or decadence
Term
Spent
Definition
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired/exhausted
Term
Decadent
Definition
Marked by excessive self indulgence and moral decay
Term
sterile
Definition
Deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
Term
Dynamic
Definition
Characterized by action or forcefulness
Term
Prolific
Definition
intellectually productive; bearing in abundance...esp. offspring
Term
Efficacious
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Capable of producing the desired effect
Term
Effectual
Definition
sufficient to produce a result
Term
Potent
Definition
having or wielding force/authority
Term
Unserviceable
Definition
Impossible to use
Term
Inadequate
Definition
not meeting the requirements esp. of a task
Term
Effrontery
Definition
[NOUN]:
Shameless boldness
Term
Impertinence
Definition
showing proper respect, impudent
Term
Temerity
Definition
fearless daring; an act or case of reckless boldness
Term
Gall
Definition
...bladder LOL.
--The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Term
Cheek
Definition
to be disrespectful toward
Term
Chutzpah
Definition
Unbelievable gall; insolence/audacity
Term
Presumption
Definition
audacious (even arrogant) behaviour that one has no right to
Term
Timidity
Definition
Fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places
Term
Diffidence
Definition
Lack of self-confidence
Term
elicit
Definition
[VERB]:
To draw out or call forth
Term
Illicit vs. Elicit
Definition
Illicit = unlawful
Elicit = to draw out/call forth
Term
Educe
Definition
To draw forth or bring out, as something potential or latent
Term
Prompt
Definition
To lead someone toward what they should say or do
Term
Elite
Definition
[NOUN]:
A highly select group of superior individuals
[ADJECTIVE]:
Select; superior
Term
Upper crust
Definition
The class occupying the highest position in society
Term
Cream of the crop
Definition
the best of all
Term
creme de la creme
Definition
The very best; people of highest social level
Term
Choice
Definition
Of superior grade
Term
A-one
Definition
First class, excellent
Term
Top drawer
Definition
People of the highest standing, esp. socially
Term
Proletariat
Definition
The poorest class of working people
Term
Hoi Polloi
Definition
Common people; masses
Term
Rabble
Definition
A mob; commoners; disorderly group
Term
riffraff
Definition
Crowds, common people
Term
Dregs of society
Definition
lowest of the low
Term
Proletarian
Definition
belonging to the working class
Term
Emaciated
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Wasted or reduced by starvation, disease, or the like
Term
Withered
Definition
Shriveled, shrunken or faded
Term
Emanate
Definition
[VERB]:
To flow out of
To send forth
Term
Emit
Definition
give off, send forth, etc. as of light, heat, radiation...and the like
Term
Issue
Definition
come out of
Term
Embellish
Definition
[VERB]:
To decorate or enhance
Term
adorn
Definition
make more beautiful or attractive; to decorate
Term
Spruce up
Definition
dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion
Term
Gussy up
Definition
Put on special clothes and look pretty..."dolly up" lol
Term
Garnish
Definition
To decorate
Term
Mar
Definition
to destroy or injure severely; make imperfect
Term
deface
Definition
spoil appearance of
Term
Eminent
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
High in rank; distinguished
Outstanding; conspicuous
Term
Eminent domain
Definition
the right of gov to take over private property...get compensation
Term
Imminent
Definition
Threatening or impending
Term
illustrious
Definition
widely known or esteemed
Term
Marked
Definition
easily noticeable
Term
Obscure
Definition
difficult to find
Term
lowly
Definition
inferior to rank/status
Term
Empathy
Definition
[NOUN]:
A sympathetic understanding of, or identification with, the feelings, thoughts, and attitudes of someone or something else
Term
callousness
Definition
devoid of passion or feeling
Term
Emulate
Definition
[VERB]:
To try to equal or excel the excellence of
Term
Enclave
Definition
[NOUN]:
A country or area lying wholly withint the boudaries of another country/area

A separate group/community within a larger group/community
Term
enclosure
Definition
The act of putting something inside something else
Term
Precinct
Definition
an enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls
Term
Endemic
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Peculiar to a particular locality / group of people
Term
Indigenous
Definition
originating where it is found
Term
Extraneous
Definition
coming from outside
Term
Enigma
Definition
[NOUN]:
An intentionally obscure statement; a riddle

Someone or something that is puzzling or mysterious
Term
Conundrum
Definition
a difficult problem
Supporting users have an ad free experience!