Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Vocab 14
Vocab
183
English
10th Grade
12/07/2011

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Synthesized (adj.)
Definition
Characterized by having been formed from combined parts.
Term
Uniform (adj.)
Definition
Not changing in form or character; remaining the same throughout.
Term
Monolithic (adj.)(of an organization or system)
Definition
large, powerful, indivisible and uniform; formed of a single large block of stone.
Term
Spent (adj.)
Definition
Having been used and unable to be used again, thus having no energy left.
Term
Decadent (adj.)
Definition
Luxuriously selfindulgent-Moral Decay
Term
Barren (adj.)
Definition
Bleak and lifeless; devoid of
Term
Sterile (adj.)
Definition
Lacking in imagination, creativity, or excitement
Term
Dynamic (adj)(of a person)
Definition
positive in attitude and full of energy; (of a process or system) haracterized by constant change, activity, or progress
Term
Fertile (adj.) (Of a person's mind or imagination)
Definition
producing many new and inventive ideas with ease
Term
Prolific (adj.) (of an artist, author, or composer)
Definition
producing many works
Term
Effective (adj.)
Definition
Successful in producing the desired result
Term
Effectual (adj.)(Typically of something inanimate or abstract)
Definition
Effective
Term
Potent (adj.)
Definition
Having great power, influence, or effect
Term
Inefficient (adj.)
Definition
Not achieving maxim productivity
Term
Unserviceable (adj.)
Definition
Not in working order or fulfilling its function adequately
Term
Inadequate (adj.)
Definition
Lacking the requisite qualities to meet a task
Term
Audacity (n.) Connotation?
Definition
The willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior **describes moral/social convictions
Negative
Term
Impertinence (n.) Connotation?
Definition
Not showing proper respect
Negative
Term
Temerity (n.) Connotation?
Definition
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity **implies exposing oneself needlessly to danger while failing to estimate one’s chances of success
Negative
Term
Gall (n.) Connotation?
Definition
Bold, imprudent behavior; annoyance or irritation
Negative
Term
Nerve (n.) Connotation?
Definition
Imprudence or audacity
Negative
Term
Cheek (n.) Connotation?
Definition
Impertinent talk or behavior
Negative
Term
Chutzpah (n.) Connotation?
Definition
Shameless audacity; imprudence
Positive
Term
Presumption (n.) Connotation?
Definition
Behavior perceived as arrogant and disrespectful
Negative
Term
Timidity (n.)
Definition
Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
Term
Meekness (n.)
Definition
The feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
Term
Diffidence (n.)
Definition
Modest or shy feelings because of a lacking selfconfidence
Term
Prompt (v.)
Definition
To cause to bring about or take action
Term
Educe (v.)
Definition
To bring out or develop; to infer
Term
Aristocracy (n.)
Definition
A group regarded as privileged or superior in a particular sphere; the highest class in certain societies
Term
Nobility (n.)
Definition
The highest class of society
Term
Upper Crust (n.)
Definition
The upper class
Term
Cream of the Crop (n.)
Definition
The best of the best (Eitan Scheinthal)
Term
Crème de la crème (n.)
Definition
Something superlative; worthy of the highest class or rank
Term
Aristocratic (adj.)
Definition
Grand, stylish; relating the the aristocracy
Term
Choice (adj.) (esp. of food)
Definition
of excellent quality
Term
Exclusive (adj.)
Definition
Catering or available to only a few, select persons; high class and expensive
Term
Topdrawer (adj.)
Definition
The highest quality or social class
Term
Aone (adj.)(A1 steak sauce… not really)
Definition
I just can’t find the fucking definition. wait one second. Alright here we go Firstclass, excellent
Term
Masses (n.)
Definition
The ordinary people
Term
Common Herd (n.)
Definition
The common people
Term
Proletariat (n.)
Definition
Workers or workingclass people, regarded collectively. *The lowest class of citizens in ancient Rome
Term
Proletarian (adj.)
Definition
A member of the proletariat
Term
Rank and File (n.)
Definition
The ordinary members of an organization as opposed to its leaders
Term
Rabble (n.)
Definition
A disorderly crowd of ordinary people usually used when addressing social inferiority
Term
Riffraff (n.)
Definition
Disreputable or undesirable people
Term
Dregs of Society (n.)
Definition
The most worthless part (people) of society
Term
Gaunt (adj.)
Definition
lean and haggard because of suffering, hunger, or age. (Of a building) grim or desolate in appearance
Term
Haggard (adj.)
Definition
Looking exhausted and unwell
Term
Shriveled (adj.)
Definition
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
Term
Skeletal (adj.)
Definition
Very thin, related to functioning as a skeleton
Term
Fat (adj.)
Definition
Berko
Term
Chubby (adj.)
Definition
Berko
Term
Plump (adj.)
Definition
Berko
Term
Corpulent (adj.)
Definition
Mike Berko
Term
Obese (adj.)
Definition
Michael Ethan Berkowitz
Term
Proceed from (v.)
Definition
To further, be continued
Term
Spring (v.)
Definition
Originate or arise from
Term
Emit (v.)
Definition
To issue formally and with authority, put into circulation; produce, discharge
Term
Project (v.)
Definition
To cause to move forward or outward
Term
Issue (v.)
Definition
To formally send out or make known; come, go, or flow out from.
Term
Soak up (v.)
Definition
To take in
Term
Absorb (v.)
Definition
To take in or soak up (physical action); Engross the attention of (someone)
Term
Attract (v.)
Definition
To cause to come (to the direction of the object of person causing the attraction)
Term
Adorn (v.)
Definition
To make more beautiful or attractive
Term
Dress up (v.)
Definition
to embellish, decorate
Term
Spruce up (v.)
Definition
To make tidier or neater
Term
Gussy up (v.)
Definition
To make more attractive esp. in a showy, ornate way
Term
Garnish (v.)
Definition
To decorate or embellish
Term
Mar (v.)
Definition
To impair the appearance of, disfigure
Term
Deface (v.)
Definition
To destroy the value or appearance of (something) by adding to it
Term
Disfigure (v.)
Definition
To spoil the appearance of
Term
Prominent (adj.)
Definition
Important, famous
Term
Illustrious (adj.)
Definition
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
Term
Noteworthy (adj.)
Definition
Worthy of praise and acknowledgement
Term
Marked (adj.)
Definition
Distinguished
Term
Obscure (adj.)
Definition
Not important or well known; hard to make out or define vague
Term
Lowly (adj.)
Definition
Low in status or importance
Term
Undistinguished (adj.)
Definition
Lacking distinction, unexceptional
Term
Unremarkable (adj.)
Definition
Not noteworthy, or remarkable
Term
Sympathy (n.)
Definition
Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else; understanding between people; common feeling
Term
Compassion (n.)
Definition
Sympathetic pity or concern
Term
Callousness (n.)
Definition
Thickened and hard; insensitivity and cruel disregard towards others
Term
Imitate (v.)
Definition
To take or follow as a model; to copy
Term
Match (v.)
Definition
To equal
Term
Rival (v.)
Definition
To compete for superiority
Term
Mirror (v.)
Definition
To imitate
Term
Enclosure (n.)
Definition
An area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier; the state of being enclosed esp. within a religious community
Term
Precinct (n.)
Definition
An area within the walls or boundaries of another place; a clearly defined area
Term
Indigenous (adj.)
Definition
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
Term
Native (adj.)
Definition
of indigenous origin or growth
Term
Alien (adj.)
Definition
foreign, unfamiliar
Term
Extraneous (adj.)
Definition
Of external origin
Term
Foreign (adj.)
Definition
Strange and unfamiliar; not belonging to or characteristic of
Term
Mystery (n.)
Definition
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Term
Puzzle (n.)
Definition
A person or thing that is difficult to understand or explain
Term
Conundrum (n.)
Definition
A confusing and difficult problem or question typically asked for amusement for which a pun is the answer.
Term
Dilemma (n.)
Definition
A situation in which it is difficult to make a choice between two or more choices; situation or problem
Term
Brainteaser (n.)
Definition
A puzzle designed for intellectual amusement
Term
Mind Boggler (n.)
Definition
Something that boggles the mind
Term
Laborious - adj.
Definition
Requiring much work.
Term
Unanimous - adj.
Definition
In complete agreement.
Term
Magnanimous - adj.
Definition
Generous in forgiving; free from petty resentment.
Term
Puerile - adj.
Definition
Childishly foolish.
Term
Terminate - v.
Definition
To bring to an end.
Term
Mandate - n.
Definition
A command from a superior source. v. To order or require something.
Term
Supersede - v.
Definition
To replace something or someone.
Term
Raucous - adj.
Definition
Harsh, rowdy, grating, or disorderly; chaotic.
Term
Nascent - adj.
Definition
Beginning to exist or develop.
Term
Jocose - adj.
Definition
Humorous or playful.
Term
Nugatory - adj.
Definition
Worthless or futile.
Term
Obliterate - v.
Definition
To completely destroy.
Term
Ratify - v.
Definition
To confirm through consent or acceptance.
Term
Malevolent - adj.
Definition
Wishing evil or ill wishes upon others.
Term
Nullify - v.
Definition
To render void or inoperative.
Term
Juxtapose - v.
Definition
To place things close together in order to contrast them.
Term
Regress - v.
Definition
To move backwards or go back. n. The act of going back.
Term
Minimal - adj.
Definition
Barely adequate.
Term
Malleable - adj.
Definition
Capable of being shaped by hammering.
Term
Lapse -
Definition
n. A usually accidental deviation from that which is expected. v. To fall or deviate from a previously established condition.
Term
Rapacious - adj.
Definition
Greedy.
Term
Negotiate - v.
Definition
To deal or bargain with others.
Term
Superfluous - adj.
Definition
Unnecessarily excessive.
Term
Provoke - v.
Definition
To arouse or call forth.
Term
Quash - v.
Definition
To put down or suppress completely.
Term
Militate - v.
Definition
To have a substantial effect.
Term
Literate - adj.
Definition
Able to read and write.
Term
Notorious - adj.
Definition
Widely and unfavorably known.
Term
Reiterate - v.
Definition
To say or do again.
Term
Glad -
Definition
Elated
Term
Restrained -
Definition
Austere
Term
Dislike -
Definition
Detest
Term
Serious –
Definition
Solemn
Term
Like -
Definition
Adore
Term
Clean -
Definition
Immaculate
Term
Wise -
Definition
Sagacious
Term
Forceful -
Definition
Overbearing
Term
Disorderly -
Definition
Chaotic
Term
Perturbed -
Definition
Distraught
Term
Well-off -
Definition
Opulent
Term
Offend -
Definition
Outrage
Term
Snob - n.
Definition
One who believes themselves to be a connoisseur in a given field and is condescending to others.
Term
Moralistic - adj.
Definition
Holds their beliefs above others
Term
Dogmatic - adj.
Definition
Asserting something in an arrogant manner. Think they're right and everyone else is wrong
Negative
Term
Sanctimonious - adj.
Definition
Making a hypocritical show of righteousness.
Term
Labored - adj.
Definition
Done with difficulty.
Term
Autocratic - adj.
Definition
Tyrannical or domineering.
Term
Poseur - n.
Definition
one who attempts to impress others by affecting an elegant air.
Term
Conceit - n.
Definition
An excessively favorable opinion of one’s own abilities.
Term
Authoritarian - adj.
Definition
Exercising complete control over the will of others.
Term
Dilettante - n.
Definition
A lover of art or science.
Term
Egocentric - adj.
Definition
Regarding oneself as the center of everything.
Term
Preciosity - n.
Definition
Meticulousness or over-refinement.
Term
Bumptious - adj.
Definition
Offensively self assertive.
Term
Perfectionist - n.
Definition
One who demands perfection out of his or herself and others.
Term
Purist - n.
Definition
Strict observance of or insistence on purity.
Term
Self-Righteous - adj.
Definition
Smugly moralistic.
Term
Narcissism - n.
Definition
Excessive self love or vanity.
Term
Jingoism - n.
Definition
The spirit or practice of expressing patriotism immoderately.
Term
Eclectic
Other noun form
Definition
Adj. Choosing what seems best from various sources
Noun One whose opinions and beliefs are drawn from various sources
Eclecticism
Term
Effete
Noun from
What does it do to males?
Definition
Worn out or exhausted
Effeteness
A sense of effeminacy or unmanliness
Term
Efficacious
Noun forms
Adverb form
Definition
Capable of producing the desired effect
Efficacy, efficaciousness
Efficaciously
Term
Effrontery
Definition
Shameless boldness
Term
Elicit
Definition
To draw out or call forth
Term
Elite
Other Noun
Other Adj.
Definition
Noun: A highly select group of superior individuals
Adj. Select; Superior
Elitism
Elitist
Term
Different between elite and elitist and elitism
And define
Definition
Elitist and elitism have very negative connotations. Suggest undue pride in belonging to some superior group
Term
Emaciated
Noun
Verb
Definition
Wasted or reduced by starvation, disease, or the like
Emaciation
Emaciate
Term
Illicit
Definition
Unlawful
Term
Emanate
Noun
Definition
To take the flow out of; To send forth
Emanation
Term
Embellish
Noun form
Embellish story can be
Definition
To decorate or enhance
Embellishment
Fabricate, or fictitious
Term
Eminent
Noun
Adverb
Definition
High in rank; distinguished; Outstanding; conspicuous
Eminence
Eminently
Term
Eminent domain
Definition
Right of a government to take over private for public use after paying for it
Term
Imminent
Definition
Threatening or impending
Term
Your Eminence
Definition
How to address a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
Term
flourishing
Definition
Thrive; To do or fare well; prospe
Term
Edward Gibbon
Definition
Wrote Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Term
Empathy
Adj. Forms
Verb
Definition
A sympathetic understanding of
empathetic, empathic
empathize
Term
Emulate
Nouns
Definition
Try to equal or excel the excellence of
Emulation, Emulator
Term
Enclave
Definition
A country or area lying wholly within the boundaries of another country; A separate group or community within a larger group or community
Term
Endemic
Adj.
Usually used, but not always, for
Definition
Peculiar to a particular locality or group of people
Endemical
Diseases
Term
Sphinx
Definition
Someone who consistently asks unsolvable riddles or does things like that
Term
What is an enigmatic creature
Definition
Sphix
Term
Enigma
Adjs.
Definition
An intentionally obscure statement; a riddle; Someone or something that is puzzling or mysterious
Enigmatic; enigmatical
Supporting users have an ad free experience!