Study English Vocab Quiz #4 Flash Cards

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English Vocab Quiz #4

treacly

adj. thick and sticky; overly sweet.

solipsism

n. the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist.

malapropism

v. Using the wrong word for one that sounds similar.

maledication

n,v. A curse, bringing a curse upon someone.

flotsam

n. generally specifically marine debris, especially washed up on shore, but also debris in general.

calumny

n. a malicious and false attack on someone's reputation.

bucolic

adj. relating to rural things.

vicissitude

n. regular variation or change in a cycle.

doggerel

n. usually derogetory name for an unusually or badly composed verse, sometimes comical.

compunction

n. a feeling of regret (usually for some misdeed)

apothegm

n. a short, memorable remark conveying an important, well known lesson.

lodestar

n. a guiding star for navigation or a model or guide.

trenchant

adj. searching, keeness, forcefulness of thought, clear-cut, vigorous

sibyllic

adj. resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy.

peremptory

adj. autocratic, preventing further questioning or discussion.

propitious

adj. favorable, favorable circumstances, good prospect of sucess.

ardent

adj. intense emotion or strong enthusiasm.

ardor

n. a feeling of strong eagerness, warmth, passion, or love.

effluent

n. Wastewater flowing outward.

sartorial

adj. of or pertaining to tailors or their trade.

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