Flashcards
English Vocabulary
Cards in this deck (26)
- 1Dissension(noun)
strong disagreement in opinion, fight - 2Devolve(verb)
to pass on to another set of duties, responsibilities, etc. - 3Shrewd(adjective)
clever or sharp in practical affairs - 4Onslaught(noun)
violent attack - 5Buoyant(adjective)
having the ability or tendency to float - 6Impel(verb)
to drive or move forward; to force compel or urge - 7Ubiquitous(adjective)
being everywhere at once - 8Lassitude(noun)
weariness or fatigue - 9Undaunted(adjective)
not discouraged or dismayed - 10hoax(noun)
trick or fraud - 11Peril(noun)
Something that may cause harm; exposure to harm and injury - 12Sinister(adjective)
threatening, harm, evil, wicked - 13Staunch(adjective)
steadfast, strong, solid, loyal - 14Propitious(adjective)
presenting favorable conditions - 15Furtive(adjective)
done or acting in a sneaky,secretive way; secretive - 16Torpid(adjective)
Inactive, sluggish, slow - 17Verge(noun)
Something that borders or bounds - 18Deceive(verb)
To trick or mislead - 19Conspicuous(adjective)
Easy to see; easily seen or noticed - 20Acquiescence(noun)
Unspoken agreement or consent by silence or without objection - 21Adroit(adjective)
skillful and clever with hands/mind - 22Lout(noun)
a clumsy, stupid fellow, awkward, ill mannered - 23Incredulous(adjective)
unwilling to believe; skeptical; disinclined to believe - 24Pungent(adjective)
producing a sharp sensation of taste or smell - 25Gregarious(adjective)
sociable, fun of company - 26Urbane(adjective)
very polite or polished in manner; sophisticated; very elegant