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Webber S2 Midterm
Stack #219148
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| subjective | based on personal feelings |
| apathetic | indifferent |
| ambiguous | unclear |
| hypocrisy | pretense of virtue |
| disdain | scorn |
| accrue | increase over time |
| enigmatic | puzzling |
| dismal | gloomy |
| futility | uselessness |
| proliferation | rapid increase |
| reticent | quiet, hesitant to speak |
| squalid | foul, unclean |
| tacit | unspoken |
| malleable | flexible |
| etymology | origin and historical development of a word |
| sniveling | whining |
| quell | make quiet |
| hone | sharpen |
| encumber | burden |
| dirge | slow, mournful piece of music |
| diffident | shy |
| diverged | went in different directions |
| perturb | upset |
| dubious | doubtful |
| demur | hesitate, show reluctance |
| benevolent | good-willed |
| malevolent | ill-willed |
| conciliation | peacemaking |
| conciliatory | peacemaking |
| obsequious | too submissive |
| pensive | seriously thoughtful |
| lackey | too submissive person |
| savoir-faire | know-how |
| faux pas | social blunder |
| intrinsic | essential |
| inherent | essential |
| impervious | impenetrable |
| scrutinize | examine closely |
| smug | self-satisfied |
| complacent | self-satisfied |
| consensus | general agreement |
| doctrine | principle or rule |
| sultry | warm and humid |
| vivacious | lively, spirited |
| contour | outline or shape |
| refute | argue against |
| inquisitive | curious |
| succinct | concise |
| articulate | well-spoken |
| laconic | of few words |
| incessant | unceasing |
| extol | praise |
| laud | praise |
| eulogize | praise those who are dead |
| provocative | attention-getting |
| germane | relevant |
| zealous | highly dedicated |
| convoluted | twisted |
| inane | foolish |
| alleviate | relieve |
| pragmatic | practical |
| pragmatism | practicality |
| hackneyed | overused |
| banal | overused |
| euphony | pleasant sound |
| exquisite | beautiful and delicate |
| haggard | worn and exhausted from anxiety |
| diabolic | evil |
| winced | flinched |
| daunting | intimidating |
| furtive | sneaky |
| extemporize | speak spontaneously |
| zealot | one with great enthusiasm for a cause |
| paragon | perfect model |
| nullify | make invalid |
| vapid | flavorless |
| insipid | flavorless |
| 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 or discover |
| quagmire | difficult or precarious situation |
| consummate | complete |
| connoisseur | one who appreciates fine things |
| pedantic | overly scholarly |
| bombast | pompous speech |
| gratuitous | uncalled for |
| dogmatic | close-minded |
| disparity | inequality |
| ephemeral | brief, on a day |
| fleeting | brief |
| mundane | humdrum, repetitive |
| plethora | excess |
| profusion | excess |
| glut | excess |
| lethargic | sluggish |
| languid | sluggish |
| censure | strongly criticize |
| mitigate | lessen, diminish |
| unmitigated | undiminished |
| extirpate | abolish |
| impinge | strike |
| garrulous | talkative |
| avail | benefit |
| congealed | thickened, coagulated |
| clambered | climbed clumsily |
| shirked | avoided the task |
| unassailable | unquestionable |
| flaccid | drooping |
| recalcitrant | stubborn |
| ubiquitous | everywhere |
| stagnant | stale |
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