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Language Lesson 1
First set of flashcards for English 1 Honors
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| indifferent: | (adj) lacking a preference |
| apathy: | (n) lack of concern or interest |
| obscure: | (adj) partially hidden: hard to understand |
| ambiguous: | (adj) having several possible meanings or interpretations |
| impartial: | (adj) not biased; just; fair |
| eccentric: | (adj) odd; unusual; quirky |
| revere: | (v) to regard with respect tinged with awe |
| discriminate: | (v) to judge a person based on the group or category to which he/she belongs (secondary definition) |
| denounce: | (v) to speak out against; to condemn |
| innovate: | (v) to create something new |
| subtle: | (adj) difficult to perceive or understand |
| relevant: | (adj) important; pertinent |
| candid: | (adj) honest; frank; open |
| discern: | (v) to distinguish between two things |
| hypocritical: | (adj) having actions that contradict (go against) stated beliefs. |