Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Vocab List 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Trepidation(n.) | Tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation. |
| Trite(adj.) | Lacking in freshness or effectiveness of constant use or excessive repetition. |
| Ambivalent(adj.) | Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow. |
| Ameliorate(v.) | To make or become better. |
| Anachronism(n.) | Something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time. |
| Colloquy(n.) | A conversational exchange; dialogue. |
| Collusion(n.) | A secret agreement. |
| Comely(adj.) | Pleasing in appearance; attractive. |
| Commensurate(adj.) | Having the same measure; of equal extent or duration. |
| Dichotomy(n.) | Division into two parts, kinds, etc.; subdivision into halves or pairs. |
| Didactic(adj.) | Intended for instruction; instructive. |
| Diffident(adj.) | Lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy. |
| Enmity(n.) | A feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism. |
| Epicure(n.) | A person who cultivates a refined taste, esp. in food and wine. |
| Equanimity(adj.) | Mental or emotional stability or composure, esp. under tension or strain. |
| Incipient(adj.) | Beginning to exist or appear. |
| Incontrovertible(adj.) | Not open to question or dispute. |
| Inculcate(v.) | To implant by repeated statement or admonition; teach persistently and earnestly. |
| Indefatigable(adj.) | Incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring. |
| Indolent(adj.) | Having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion. |
Created by:
TCassady02
Popular English Vocabulary sets