vocab in context 32

About this deck

This deck includes 40 flashcards. Use it to review key material, focus on weak cards, and prepare for your next exam with StudyLess.

1. 01

   conspicuous

   easy to notice; obvious

2. 02

   mitigated

   made less severe or harmful

3. 03

   reactive

   responding to something after it happens

4. 04

   anachronistic

   old-fashioned; belonging to another time

5. 05

   impracticable

   impossible or very difficult to do

6. 06

   vibrant

   full of energy and life

7. 07

   latent

   hidden; not yet visible

8. 08

   fraudulent

   dishonest; involving cheating

9. 09

   flamboyant

   very colorful; showy

10. 10

    perfunctory

    done with little care or effort

11. 11

    retaliatory

    intended as revenge

12. 12

    visceral

    based on deep feelings rather than logic

13. 13

    utilitarian

    practical rather than attractive

14. 14

    anomalous

    unusual; different from normal

15. 15

    reductive

    too simple; ignoring important details

16. 16

    immutable

    unable to change

17. 17

    evocative

    bringing strong memories or feelings

18. 18

    insidious

    harmful in a slow, hidden way

19. 19

    ostentatious

    showing off wealth or importance

20. 20

    salient

    most important; easy to notice

21. 21

    desultory

    lacking a clear plan or purpose

22. 22

    indecisive

    unable to make decisions

23. 23

    erratic

    unpredictable; not regular

24. 24

    unsubstantiated

    not supported by evidence

25. 25

    deprived

    lacking something necessary

26. 26

    superficial

    only on the surface; not deep

27. 27

    indispensable

    absolutely necessary

28. 28

    superfluous

    unnecessary; more than needed

29. 29

    aspirational

    aiming for something better or higher

30. 30

    peripheral

    less important; on the edge

31. 31

    integral

    necessary; essential

32. 32

    incisive

    very clear and insightful

33. 33

    indulgent

    allowing too much freedom or pleasure

34. 34

    dualistic

    involving two opposite ideas or parts

35. 35

    innocuous

    harmless

36. 36

    inimical

    harmful or unfriendly

37. 37

    intractable

    very hard to control or solve

38. 38

    complacent

    too satisfied; not trying to improve

39. 39

    trenchant

    very sharp, clear, and effective

40. 40

    unassailable

    impossible to attack or criticize