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Webber S1 Midterm
Stack #172595
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| censure | strongly criticize |
| mitigate | lessen |
| caustic | sarcastic, harsh, biting |
| extirpate | abolish |
| impinge | strike |
| garrulous | talkative |
| avail | benefit |
| congealed | coagulated, thickened |
| clambered | climbed clumsily |
| shirked | avoided the task |
| dogmatic | close-minded |
| disparity | inequality |
| ephemeral | brief |
| fleeting | brief |
| mundane | humdrum, repetitive |
| plethora | excess |
| profusion | excess |
| glut | excess |
| languid | sluggish |
| lethargic | sluggish |
| vapid | dull |
| insipid | tasteless, dull |
| expedite | speed up |
| philanthropy | donations to charity |
| misanthrope | people-hater |
| vacillate | waver |
| fervor | deep intensity |
| negligence | carelessness |
| remiss | neglectful |
| amiss | out of order |
| derogatory | belittling |
| disparaging | belittling |
| fastidious | hard to please |
| astute | keen of mind |
| obtuse | dull of mind |
| adamant | remaining firm |
| catalyst | cause for change |
| gnome | imaginary dwarflike creature |
| elusive | difficult to catch |
| quagmire | difficult/precarious situation |
| incessant | unceasing |
| pragmatism | practicality |
| banal | overused |
| hackneyed | overused, unoriginal |
| euphony | pleasant sound |
| exquisite | beautiful and delicate |
| haggard | worn from anxiety |
| diabolic | evil |
| winced | flinched |
| daunting | intimidating |
| laud | praise |
| extol | praise |
| eulogize | praise |
| provocative | attention-getting |
| germane | relevant |
| zealous | overly dedicated |
| convoluted | twisted |
| inane | foolish |
| alleviate | relieve |
| pragmatic | practical |
| intrinsic | essential |
| impervious | impenetrable |
| scrutinize | examine closely |
| smug | self-satisfied |
| haughty | self-satisfied |
| consensus | general agreement |
| doctrine | principle or rule |
| sultry | warm and humid |
| vivacious | lively, spirited |
| contour | outline, shape |
| benevolence | good-will |
| malevolence | ill-will |
| conciliation | peacemaking |
| conciliatory | peacemaking |
| obsequious | too submissive |
| lackey | too submissive person |
| pensive | reflective, seriously thoughtful |
| savoir faire | know-how |
| faux pas | social blunder |
| inherent | intrinsic |
| reticent | hesitant to speak |
| squalid | foul, unclean |
| tacit | unspoken |
| malleable | flexible |
| etymology | origin and development of words |
| sniveling | whining |
| quell | make quiet |
| hone | sharpen, refine |
| encumber | burden |
| dirge | slow, mournful piece of music |
| subjective | based on personal feelings |
| apathetic | indifferent |
| ambiguous | unclear |
| hypocrisy | pretense of virtue |
| disdain | scorn |
| accrue | increase over time |
| enigmatic | mysterious, puzzling |
| dismal | gloomy |
| futility | uselessness |
| proliferation | rapid increase |
Created by:
modom.2010
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