Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Vocabulary 10
English 11
18
English
11th Grade
06/23/2012

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Insidious
Definition
intended to entrap or beguile; enticing but harmful; seductive
Term
Reverence
Definition
a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe
Term
Enigma
Definition
a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence
Term
Hackneyed
Definition
made commonplace or unoriginal
Term
Superficial
Definition
concerned only with the obvious; apparent rather than real
Term
Kindle
Definition
to start a fire
Term
Jocular
Definition
jovial and playful
Term
Ludicrous
Definition
causing or deserving laughter because of absurdity
Term
Integrity
Definition
uncompromising morals and ethical principles
Term
Scrutinize
Definition
to examine in detail
Term
Gratuitous
Definition
voluntary
Term
Provocative
Definition
tending to stimulate or excite
Term
Incessant
Definition
constant
Term
Disdain
Definition
looking upon or treating someone with hate/dislike
Term
Futile
Definition
serving no useful purpose
Term
Reclusive
Definition
shut off or apart from the world
Term
Apathy
Definition
indifference
Term
Diverse
Definition
composed of different elements or qualities; unlike
Supporting users have an ad free experience!