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Verbal Ability - Improve Vocabulary with Flashcards
Mechanical Engineering 477 with Garbini at University of Washington - Seattle Campus
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Contemporaries
con·tem·po·rar·y
?adjective
1.
existing, occurring, or living at the same time; belonging to the same time: Newton's discovery of the calculus was contemporary with that of Leibniz.
2.
of about the same age or date: a Georgian table with a contemporary wig stand.
3.
of the present time; modern: a lecture on the contemporary novel.
?noun
4.
a person belonging to the same time or period with another or others.
5.
a person of the same age as another.
Origin:
1625?35; < LL contempor- (see contemporize) + -ary
Precursors
pre·cur·sor? ?[pri-kur-ser, pree-kur-] Show IPA
?noun
1.
a person or thing that precedes, as in a job, a method, etc.; predecessor.
2.
a person, animal, or thing that goes before and indicates the approach of someone or something else; harbinger: The first robin is a precursor of spring.
3.
Chemistry, Biochemistry. a chemical that is transformed into another compound, as in the course of a chemical reaction, and therefore precedes that compound in the synthetic pathway: Cholesterol is a precursor of testosterone.
4.
Biology. a cell or tissue that gives rise to a variant, specialized, or more mature form.
Origin:
1375?1425; late ME < L praecursor forerunner. See pre-, cursor
1375?1425; late ME < L praecursor forerunner. See pre-, cursor
Approbation
ap·pro·ba·tion? ?[ap-ruh-bey-shuhn] Show IPA
?noun
1.
approval; commendation.
2.
official approval or sanction.
3.
Obsolete. conclusive proof.
Origin:
1350?1400; ME (< MF) < L approb?ti?n- (s. of approb?ti?). Seeapprobate, -ion
1350?1400; ME (< MF) < L approb?ti?n- (s. of approb?ti?). Seeapprobate, -ion
Virtuoso
vir·tu·o·so? ?[vur-choo-oh-soh] Show IPA noun,plural-sos, -si ?[-see] Show IPA, adjective
?noun
1.
a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
2.
a person who excels in musical technique or execution.
3.
a person who has a cultivated appreciation of artistic excellence, as a connoisseur or collector of objects of art, antiques, etc.
4.
Obsolete. a person who has special interest or knowledge in the arts and sciences; scientist; scholar.
?adjective
5.
Also, vir·tu·os·ic ?[vur-choo-os-ik] Show IPA. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a virtuoso: a virtuoso performance.
Origin:
Technocrats
tech·no·crat? ?[tek-nuh-krat] Show IPA
?noun
1.
a proponent, adherent, or supporter of technocracy.
2.
a technological expert, esp. one concerned with management or administration.
Origin:
1930?35; techno- + -crat
1930?35; techno- + -crat
Wanderlust
wan·der·lust? ?[won-der-luhst] Show IPA
?noun
a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about.
Origin:
1850?55; < G, equiv. to wander(n) to wander + Lust desire; see lust
1850?55; < G, equiv. to wander(n) to wander + Lust desire; see lust
Frugal
fru·gal? ?[froo-guhl] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: a frugal manager.
2.
entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty: a frugal meal.
Origin:
1590?1600; < L fr?g?lis economical, equiv. to fr?g- (s. of fr?xproduce, fruit) + -?lis -al1
1590?1600; < L fr?g?lis economical, equiv. to fr?g- (s. of fr?xproduce, fruit) + -?lis -al1
Miser
mi·ser? ?[mahy-zer] Show IPA
?noun
1.
a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money.
2.
a stingy, avaricious person.
3.
Obsolete. a wretched or unhappy person.
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Origin:
1535?45; < L: wretched
1535?45; < L: wretched
Pugnacious
pug·na·cious? ?[puhg-ney-shuhs] Show IPA
?adjective
inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
Origin:
1635?45; pugnaci(ty) (< L pugn?cit?s combativeness, equiv. topugn?ci-, s. of pugn?x combative (akin to pugil; see pugilism) + -t?s -ty2) + -ous
1635?45; pugnaci(ty) (< L pugn?cit?s combativeness, equiv. topugn?ci-, s. of pugn?x combative (akin to pugil; see pugilism) + -t?s -ty2) + -ous
Rash
rash1? ?[rash] Show IPA
?adjective-er, -est.
1.
acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
2.
characterized by or showing too great haste or lack of consideration: rash promises.
Origin:
1350?1400; ME; c. D, G rasch quick, brisk, ON r?skr brave
1350?1400; ME; c. D, G rasch quick, brisk, ON r?skr brave
Foolhardy
fool·har·dy? ?[fool-hahr-dee] Show IPA
?adjective,-di·er, -di·est.
recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
Origin:
1175?1225; ME folhardy < OF fol hardi. See fool1, hardy
1175?1225; ME folhardy < OF fol hardi. See fool1, hardy
Timid
tim·id? ?[tim-id] Show IPA
?adjective,-er, -est.
1.
lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
2.
characterized by or indicating fear: a timid approach to a problem.
Origin:
1540?50; < L timidus fearful, equiv. to tim(?re) to fear + -idus -id4
1540?50; < L timidus fearful, equiv. to tim(?re) to fear + -idus -id4
Tonic - Noun
ton·ic? ?[ton-ik] Show IPA
?noun
1.
a medicine that invigorates or strengthens: a tonic of sulphur and molasses.
2.
anything invigorating physically, mentally, or morally: His cheerful greeting was a real tonic.
3.
quinine water.
4.
Music. the first degree of the scale; the keynote.
5.
Chiefly Eastern New England. soda pop.
6.
Tonic - Adjective
?adjective
7.
pertaining to, maintaining, increasing, or restoring the tone or health of the body or an organ, as a medicine.
8.
invigorating physically, mentally, or morally.
9.
Physiology, Pathology.
a.
pertaining to tension, as of the muscles.
b.
marked by continued muscular tension: a tonic spasm.
10.
using differences in tone or pitch to distinguish between words that are otherwise phonemically identical: a tonic language.
11.
pertaining to tone or accent in speech.
12.
Phonetics. (of a syllable) bearing the principal stress or accent, usually accompanied by a change in pitch.
13.
Music.
a.
of or pertaining to a tone or tones.
b.
pertaining to or founded on the keynote, or first tone, of a musical scale: a tonic chord.
Origin:
1640?50; < Gk tonikós pertaining to stretching or tones. See tone, -ic
1640?50; < Gk tonikós pertaining to stretching or tones. See tone, -ic
Lethargy
leth·ar·gy? ?[leth-er-jee] Show IPA
?noun,plural-gies.
1.
the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
2.
Pathology. an abnormal state or disorder characterized by overpowering drowsiness or sleep.
Origin:
1325?75; < LL l?thargia < Gk l?thargía, equiv. to l?tharg(os) drowsy + -ia -y3 (see Lethe, -algia); r. ME litargie < ML litarg?a < LGk, Gk, as above
1325?75; < LL l?thargia < Gk l?thargía, equiv. to l?tharg(os) drowsy + -ia -y3 (see Lethe, -algia); r. ME litargie < ML litarg?a < LGk, Gk, as above
Narcotic
nar·cot·ic? ?[nahr-kot-ik] Show IPA
?noun
1.
any of a class of substances that blunt the senses, as opium, morphine, belladonna, and alcohol, that in large quantities produce euphoria, stupor, or coma, that when used constantly can cause habituation or addiction, and that are used in medicine to relieve pain, cause sedation, and induce sleep.
2.
anything that exercises a soothing or numbing effect or influence: Television is a narcotic for many people.
?adjective
3.
of or having the power to produce narcosis, as a drug.
4.
pertaining to or of the nature of narcosis.
5.
of or pertaining to narcotics or their use.
6.
used by, or in the treatment of, narcotic addicts.
Origin:
Stygian
Styg·i·an? ?[stij-ee-uhn] Show IPA?adjective1.of or pertaining to the river Styx or to Hades.2.dark or gloomy.3.infernal; hellish.Also, styg·i·an (for defs. 2, 3).Origin:
1560?70; < L Stygi(us) < Gk Stýgios (Styg-, s. of Stýx Styx + -ios adj. suffix) + -an
Abysmal
a·bys·mal? ?[uh-biz-muhl] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
of or like an abyss; immeasurably deep or great.
2.
extremely or hopelessly bad or severe: abysmal ignorance; abysmal poverty.
Origin:
Cogent
co·gent? ?[koh-juhnt] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling.
2.
to the point; relevant; pertinent.
Origin:
Contentious
con·ten·tious? ?[kuhn-ten-shuhs] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome: a contentious crew.
2.
causing, involving, or characterized by argument or controversy: contentious issues.
3.
Law. pertaining to causes between contending parties.
Origin:
1400?50; late ME contenciose < L contenti?sus, equiv. to contenti(?)contention + -?sus -ous
1400?50; late ME contenciose < L contenti?sus, equiv. to contenti(?)contention + -?sus -ous
Fortuitous
for·tu·i·tous? ?[fawr-too-i-tuhs, -tyoo-] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
happening or produced by chance; accidental: a fortuitous encounter.
2.
lucky; fortunate: a series of fortuitous events that advanced her career.
Origin:
1645?55; < L fortuitus, fortu?tus, equiv. to fortu- (u-stem base, otherwise unattested, akin to fors, gen. fortis chance, luck) + -itus, -?tus adj. suffix (for formation cf. gratuitous); see -ous
1645?55; < L fortuitus, fortu?tus, equiv. to fortu- (u-stem base, otherwise unattested, akin to fors, gen. fortis chance, luck) + -itus, -?tus adj. suffix (for formation cf. gratuitous); see -ous
Cataclysm
cat·a·clysm? ?[kat-uh-kliz-uhm] Show IPA
?noun
1.
any violent upheaval, esp. one of a social or political nature.
2.
Physical Geography. a sudden and violent physical action producing changes in the earth's surface.
3.
an extensive flood; deluge.
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Origin:
1625?35; < LL cataclysmos (Vulgate) < Gk kataklysmós flood (akin tokataklýzein to flood), equiv. to kata- cata- + klysmós a washing
1625?35; < LL cataclysmos (Vulgate) < Gk kataklysmós flood (akin tokataklýzein to flood), equiv. to kata- cata- + klysmós a washing
Doom
doom? ?[doom] Show IPA
?noun
1.
fate or destiny, esp. adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune: In exile and poverty, he met his doom.
2.
ruin; death: to fall to one's doom.
3.
a judgment, decision, or sentence, esp. an unfavorable one:The judge pronounced the defendant's doom.
4.
the Last Judgment, at the end of the world.
5.
Obsolete. a statute, enactment, or legal judgment.
?verb (used with object)
6.
to destine, esp. to an adverse fate.
7.
to pronounce judgment against; condemn.
8.
to ordain or fix as a sentence or fate.
Origin:
Pyre
pyre? ?[pahyuhr] Show IPA
?noun
1.
a pile or heap of wood or other combustible material.
2.
such a pile for burning a dead body, esp. as part of a funeral rite, as in India.
Origin:
1650?60; < L pyra < Gk pyrá hearth, funeral pile
1650?60; < L pyra < Gk pyrá hearth, funeral pile
Mortuary
mor·tu·ar·y? ?[mawr-choo-er-ee] Show IPAnoun,plural-ar·ies, adjective
?noun
1.
funeral home.
2.
a customary gift formerly claimed by and due to the incumbent of a parish in England from the estate of a deceased parishioner.
?adjective
3.
of or pertaining to the burial of the dead.
4.
pertaining to or connected with death.
Origin:
1350?1400; ME mortuarie < ML mortu?rium, n. use of neut. of Lmortu?rius of the dead, equiv. to mortu(us) dead + -?rius -ary
1350?1400; ME mortuarie < ML mortu?rium, n. use of neut. of Lmortu?rius of the dead, equiv. to mortu(us) dead + -?rius -ary
Augury
au·gu·ry? ?[aw-gyuh-ree] Show IPA
?noun,plural-ries.
1.
the art or practice of an augur; divination.
2.
the rite or ceremony of an augur.
3.
an omen, token, or indication.
Origin:
1325?75; ME < L augurium soothsaying, equiv. to augur augur + -ium-ium
1325?75; ME < L augurium soothsaying, equiv. to augur augur + -ium-ium
Evanescent
ev·a·nes·cent? ?[ev-uh-nes-uhnt] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
vanishing; fading away; fleeting.
2.
tending to become imperceptible; scarcely perceptible.
Origin:
1745?55; < L ?v?n?scent- (s. of ?v?n?sc?ns) vanishing, disappearing.See evanesce, -ent
1745?55; < L ?v?n?scent- (s. of ?v?n?sc?ns) vanishing, disappearing.See evanesce, -ent
Onerous
on·er·ous? ?[on-er-uhs, oh-ner-] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
burdensome, oppressive, or troublesome; causing hardship:onerous duties.
2.
having or involving obligations or responsibilities, esp. legal ones, that outweigh the advantages: an onerous agreement.
Origin:
1350?1400; ME < L oner?sus, equiv. to oner- (s. of onus) burden + -?sus -ous
1350?1400; ME < L oner?sus, equiv. to oner- (s. of onus) burden + -?sus -ous
Feckless
feck·less? ?[fek-lis] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
ineffective; incompetent; futile: feckless attempts to repair the plumbing.
2.
having no sense of responsibility; indifferent; lazy.
Origin:
1590?1600; orig. Scots, equiv. to feck, late ME (Scots) fek, aph. form of effeck (Scots form of effect) + -less
1590?1600; orig. Scots, equiv. to feck, late ME (Scots) fek, aph. form of effeck (Scots form of effect) + -less
Pliant
pli·ant? ?[plahy-uhnt] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable: She manipulated the pliant clay.
2.
easily influenced; yielding to others; compliant: He has a pliant nature.
Illusory
il·lu·so·ry? ?[ih-loo-suh-ree, -zuh-] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
causing illusion; deceptive; misleading.
2.
of the nature of an illusion; unreal.
Origin:
1590?1600; < LL ill?s?rius, equiv. to ill?d(ere) to mock, ridicule (seeillusion) + -t?rius -tory1
1590?1600; < LL ill?s?rius, equiv. to ill?d(ere) to mock, ridicule (seeillusion) + -t?rius -tory1
Upbraid
up·braid? ?[uhp-breyd] Show IPA
?verb (used with object)
1.
to find fault with or reproach severely; censure: The military tribunal upbraided the soldier for his cowardice.
2.
(of things) to bring reproach on; serve as a reproach to.
?verb (used without object)
3.
Archaic. to utter reproaches.
Origin:
bef. 1000; ME; OE upbr?dan to adduce as a fault. See up-, braid
bef. 1000; ME; OE upbr?dan to adduce as a fault. See up-, braid
Dote
dote? ?[doht] Show IPA verb,dot·ed, dot·ing, noun
?verb (used without object)Also, doat.
1.
to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually fol. by on or upon): They dote on their youngest daughter.
2.
to show a decline of mental faculties, esp. associated with old age.
?noun
3.
decay of wood.
Origin:
1175?1225; ME doten to behave foolishly, become feeble-minded; c. MD doten.
1175?1225; ME doten to behave foolishly, become feeble-minded; c. MD doten.
Vex
vex? ?[veks] Show IPA
?verb (used with object)
1.
to irritate; annoy; provoke: His noisy neighbors often vexed him.
2.
to torment; trouble; distress; plague; worry: Lack of money vexes many.
3.
to discuss or debate (a subject, question, etc.) with vigor or at great length: to vex a question endlessly without agreeing.
4.
to disturb by motion; stir up; toss about.
5.
to afflict with physical pain.
Origin:
1375?1425; late ME vexen < OF vexer < L vex?re to shake, jolt, harass, annoy, freq. of vehere to carry, convey
1375?1425; late ME vexen < OF vexer < L vex?re to shake, jolt, harass, annoy, freq. of vehere to carry, convey
Recast
re·cast? ?[v. ree-kast, -kahst; n. ree-kast, -kahst] Show IPA verb,-cast, -cast·ing, noun
?verb (used with object)
1.
to cast again or anew.
2.
to form, fashion, or arrange again.
3.
to remodel or reconstruct (a literary work, document, sentence, etc.).
4.
to supply (a theater or opera work) with a new cast.
?noun
5.
a recasting.
6.
a new form produced by recasting.
Origin:
1890?95; re- + cast
1890?95; re- + cast
Anomaly
a·nom·a·ly? ?[uh-nom-uh-lee] Show IPA
?noun,plural-lies.
1.
a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form.
2.
someone or something anomalous: With his quiet nature, he was an anomaly in his exuberant family.
3.
an odd, peculiar, or strange condition, situation, quality, etc.
4.
an incongruity or inconsistency.
5.
Astronomy. a quantity measured in degrees, defining the position of an orbiting body with respect to the point at which it is nearest to or farthest from its primary.
6.
Meteorology. the amount of deviation of a meteorological quantity from the accepted normal value of that quantity.
7.
Grammar. irregularity.
Origin:
1565?75; < L an?malia < Gk an?malía, equiv. to an?mal(os) anomalous+ -ia -ia
1565?75; < L an?malia < Gk an?malía, equiv. to an?mal(os) anomalous+ -ia -ia
Paradox
par·a·dox? ?[par-uh-doks] Show IPA
?noun
1.
a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
2.
a self-contradictory and false proposition.
3.
any person, thing, or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature.
4.
an opinion or statement contrary to commonly accepted opinion.
Origin:
1530?40; < L paradoxum < Gk parádoxon, n. use of neut. of parádoxosunbelievable, lit., beyond belief. See para-1, orthodox
1530?40; < L paradoxum < Gk parádoxon, n. use of neut. of parádoxosunbelievable, lit., beyond belief. See para-1, orthodox
Divulge
di·vulge? ?[dih-vuhlj, dahy-] Show IPA
?verb (used with object),-vulged, -vulg·ing.
to disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown).
Origin:
1425?75; late ME (< AF) < L d?vulg?re, equiv. to d?- di-2 + vulg?re to make general or common, to spread (vulg(us) the masses + -?re inf. suffix)
1425?75; late ME (< AF) < L d?vulg?re, equiv. to d?- di-2 + vulg?re to make general or common, to spread (vulg(us) the masses + -?re inf. suffix)
Patronize
pa·tron·ize? ?[pey-truh-nahyz, pa?] Show IPA
?verb (used with object),-ized, -iz·ing.
1.
to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
2.
to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students.
3.
to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.); support.
Also, especially British, pa·tron·ise.
Origin:
1580?90; patron + -ize
1580?90; patron + -ize
Adulteration
a·dul·ter·ate? ?[v. uh-duhl-tuh-reyt; adj. uh-duhl-ter-it, -tuh-reyt] Show IPA verb,-at·ed, -at·ing, adjective
?verb (used with object)
1.
to debase or make impure by adding inferior materials or elements; use cheaper, inferior, or less desirable goods in the production of (any professedly genuine article): to adulterate food.
?adjective
2.
adulterated.
3.
adulterous (def. 1).
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Origin:
1580?90; < L adulter?tus mixed, adulterated (ptp. of adulter?re), equiv. to ad- ad- + -ulter (perh. comb. form of alter other; see alter) + -?tus -ate1
1580?90; < L adulter?tus mixed, adulterated (ptp. of adulter?re), equiv. to ad- ad- + -ulter (perh. comb. form of alter other; see alter) + -?tus -ate1
Consternation
con·ster·na·tion? ?[kon-ster-ney-shuhn] Show IPA
?noun
a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
Origin:
1605?15; < L constern?ti?n- (s. of constern?ti?). See consternate, -ion
1605?15; < L constern?ti?n- (s. of constern?ti?). See consternate, -ion
?Synonyms
bewilderment, alarm, terror, fear, panic, fright, horror.
bewilderment, alarm, terror, fear, panic, fright, horror.
?Antonyms
composure, equanimity.
composure, equanimity.
Deposition
dep·o·si·tion? ?[dep-uh-zish-uhn, dee-puh-] Show IPA?noun1.removal from an office or position.2.the act or process of depositing: deposition of the documents with the Library of Congress.3.the state of being deposited or precipitated: deposition of soil at the mouth of a river.4.something that is deposited.5.Law.a.the giving of testimony under oath.b.the testimony so given.c.a statement under oath, taken down in writing, to be used in court in place of the spoken testimony of the witness.6.Ecclesiastical.a.the interment of the body of a saint.b.the reinterment of the body or the relics of a saint.7.(initial capital letter) a work of art depicting Christ being lowered from the Cross.Origin:
1350?1400; ME (< AF) < LL d?positi?n- (s. of d?positi?) a putting aside, testimony, burial, equiv. to L d?posit(us) laid down (seedeposit) + -i?n- -ion
Congeal
con·geal? ?[kuhn-jeel] Show IPA
?verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing: The fat congealed on the top of the soup.
2.
to curdle; coagulate, as a fluid.
3.
to make or become fixed, as ideas, sentiments, or principles:Some philosophic systems lost their vitality and congealed.
Origin:
1350?1400; ME congelen (< MF congeler) < L congel?re, equiv. to con-con- + gel?re to freeze; see gelid
1350?1400; ME congelen (< MF congeler) < L congel?re, equiv. to con-con- + gel?re to freeze; see gelid
Congenial
con·gen·ial? ?[kuhn-jeen-yuhl] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character:congenial surroundings.
2.
suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper, etc.; compatible:a congenial couple.
Origin:
1615?25; < L con- con- + geni(us) genius + -al1
1615?25; < L con- con- + geni(us) genius + -al1
Enervate
en·er·vate? ?[v. en-er-veyt; adj. ih-nur-vit] Show IPAverb,-vat·ed, -vat·ing, adjective
?verb (used with object)
1.
to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken.
?adjective
2.
enervated.
Origin:
1595?1605; < L ?nerv?tus weakened (ptp. of ?nerv?re) equiv. to ?-e- + nerv(us) sinew (see nerve) + -?tus -ate1; cf. AF enervir, Fénerver
1595?1605; < L ?nerv?tus weakened (ptp. of ?nerv?re) equiv. to ?-e- + nerv(us) sinew (see nerve) + -?tus -ate1; cf. AF enervir, Fénerver
Loquacious
lo·qua·cious? ?[loh-kwey-shuhs] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
2.
characterized by excessive talk; wordy: easily the most loquacious play of the season.
Origin:
1660?70; loquaci(ty) + -ous
1660?70; loquaci(ty) + -ous
Morose
mo·rose? ?[muh-rohs] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
2.
characterized by or expressing gloom.
Origin:
1555?65; < L m?r?sus fretful, peevish, willful, equiv. to m?r- (s. ofm?s) will, inclination + -?sus -ose1
1555?65; < L m?r?sus fretful, peevish, willful, equiv. to m?r- (s. ofm?s) will, inclination + -?sus -ose1
Taciturn
tac·i·turn? ?[tas-i-turn] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.
2.
dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner.
Origin:
1765?75; < L taciturnus, quiet, maintaining silence, equiv. to tacit(us) silent (see tacit) + -urnus adj. suffix of time
1765?75; < L taciturnus, quiet, maintaining silence, equiv. to tacit(us) silent (see tacit) + -urnus adj. suffix of time
Witty
wit·ty? ?[wit-ee] Show IPA
?adjective,-ti·er, -ti·est.
1.
possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression: a witty writer.
2.
characterized by wit: a witty remark.
3.
British Dialect. intelligent; clever.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME; OE wittig orig., wise. See wit1, -y1
bef. 900; ME; OE wittig orig., wise. See wit1, -y1
Skeptical
skep·ti·cal? ?[skep-ti-kuhl] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
inclined to skepticism; having doubt: a skeptical young woman.
2.
showing doubt: a skeptical smile.
3.
denying or questioning the tenets of a religion: a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles.
4.
(initial capital letter) of or pertaining to Skeptics or Skepticism.
Also, sceptical.
Origin:
1630?40; skeptic + -al1
1630?40; skeptic + -al1
Repine
re·pine? ?[ri-pahyn] Show IPA
?verb (used without object),-pined, -pin·ing.
to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain.
Origin:
1520?30; re- + pine2
1520?30; re- + pine2
Veneration
ven·er·a·tion? ?[ven-uh-rey-shuhn] Show IPA
?noun
1.
the act of venerating.
2.
the state of being venerated.
3.
the feeling of a person who venerates; a feeling of awe, respect, etc.; reverence: They were filled with veneration for their priests.
4.
an expression of this feeling: A memorial was erected in veneration of the dead of both world wars.
Origin:
1400?50; late ME < L vener?ti?n- (s. of vener?ti?), equiv. tovener?t(us) (see venerate) + -i?n- -ion
1400?50; late ME < L vener?ti?n- (s. of vener?ti?), equiv. tovener?t(us) (see venerate) + -i?n- -ion
Derision
de·ri·sion? ?[dih-rizh-uhn] Show IPA
?noun
1.
ridicule; mockery: The inept performance elicited derision from the audience.
2.
an object of ridicule.
Origin:
1350?1400; ME derisioun < OF derision < LL d?r?si?n- (s. of d?r?si?), equiv. to L d?r?s(us) mocked (ptp. of d?r?d?re; see deride) + -i?n- -ion
1350?1400; ME derisioun < OF derision < LL d?r?si?n- (s. of d?r?si?), equiv. to L d?r?s(us) mocked (ptp. of d?r?d?re; see deride) + -i?n- -ion
Ostracism
os·tra·cism? ?[os-truh-siz-uhm] Show IPA
?noun
1.
exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
2.
(in ancient Greece) temporary banishment of a citizen, decided upon by popular vote.
Origin:
1570?80; < NL ostracismus < Gk ostrakismós banishment, equiv. toostrak(ízein) to ostracize + -ismos -ism
1570?80; < NL ostracismus < Gk ostrakismós banishment, equiv. toostrak(ízein) to ostracize + -ismos -ism
Defiance
de·fi·ance? ?[dih-fahy-uhns] Show IPA
?noun
?Idioms1.
a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.
2.
open disregard; contempt (often fol. by of): defiance of danger; His refusal amounted to defiance.
3.
a challenge to meet in combat or in a contest.
4.
bid defiance to, to offer resistance; defy.
5.
in defiance of, in spite of; notwithstanding: There was a splendid audience in defiance of the rainstorm.
Origin:
1250?1300; ME < OF, equiv. to defi(er) to defy + -ance -ance
1250?1300; ME < OF, equiv. to defi(er) to defy + -ance -ance
Inveterate
in·vet·er·ate? ?[in-vet-er-it] Show IPA
?adjective
1.
settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like:an inveterate gambler.
2.
firmly established by long continuance, as a disease, habit, practice, feeling, etc.; chronic.
Origin:
1375?1425; late ME < L inveter?tus (ptp. of inveter?re to grow old, allow to grow old, preserve), equiv. to in- in-2 + veter- (s. of vetus) old + -?tus -ate1; cf. veteran
1375?1425; late ME < L inveter?tus (ptp. of inveter?re to grow old, allow to grow old, preserve), equiv. to in- in-2 + veter- (s. of vetus) old + -?tus -ate1; cf. veteran
Undermine
un·der·mine? ?[uhn-der-mahyn or, especially for 1, 2, 4,uhn-der-mahyn] Show IPA
?verb (used with object),-mined, -min·ing.
1.
to injure or destroy by insidious activity or imperceptible stages, sometimes tending toward a sudden dramatic effect.
2.
to attack by indirect, secret, or underhand means; attempt to subvert by stealth.
3.
to make an excavation under; dig or tunnel beneath, as a military stronghold.
4.
to weaken or cause to collapse by removing underlying support, as by digging away or eroding the foundation.
Origin:
1300?50; ME underminen. See under-, mine2
1300?50; ME underminen. See under-, mine2
Supersede
su·per·sede? ?[soo-per-seed] Show IPA
?verb (used with object),-sed·ed, -sed·ing.
1.
to replace in power, authority, effectiveness, acceptance, use, etc., as by another person or thing.
2.
to set aside or cause to be set aside as void, useless, or obsolete, usually in favor of something mentioned; make obsolete: They superseded the old statute with a new one.
3.
to succeed to the position, function, office, etc., of; supplant.
Origin:
1485?95; < L supersed?re to sit above or upon, forbear, equiv. tosuper- super- + sed?re to sit1
1485?95; < L supersed?re to sit above or upon, forbear, equiv. tosuper- super- + sed?re to sit1
Overhaul
o·ver·haul? ?[v. oh-ver-hawl, oh-ver-hawl; n. oh-ver-hawl] Show IPA
?verb (used with object)
1.
to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition: My car was overhauled by an expert mechanic.
2.
to investigate or examine thoroughly for repair or revision:Next year we're going to overhaul the curriculum.
3.
to gain upon, catch up with, or overtake, as in a race.
4.
to haul or turn over for examination.
5.
Nautical.
a.
to slacken (a rope) by hauling in the opposite direction to that in which the rope was drawn taut.
b.
to release the blocks of (a tackle).
?noun
6.
Also, o·ver·haul·ing. a general examination and repair: The state roads were badly in need of a major overhaul.
Origin:
1620?30; over- + haul
1620?30; over- + haul
Undergird
un·der·gird? ?[uhn-der-gurd] Show IPA
?verb (used with object),-gird·ed or -girt, -gird·ing.
1.
to strengthen; secure, as by passing a rope or chain under and around: to undergird a top-heavy load.
2.
to give fundamental support; provide with a sound or secure basis: ethics undergirded by faith.
Origin:
1520?30; under- + gird
1520?30; under- + gird
About this deck
By: Anonymous
Created: 2010-03-24
Size: 60 flashcards
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Created: 2010-03-24
Size: 60 flashcards
Views: 27
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