English Vocabulary 2

Cards · 30

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time.

Obscure

Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Serendipity

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Vehement

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Nostalgia

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.

Lethargic

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

Resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Brevity

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Hypothetical

Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real.

Zealous

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

Enigma

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Complacent

Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Fastidious

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Scrupulous

Diligently attentive to details; extremely careful and honest.

Pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.

Ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Juxtapose

To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

Tenacious

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent.

Deference

Polite submission and respect.

Plausible

Seeming reasonable or probable.

Whimsical

Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

Impeccable

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

Candid

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Gregarious

Fond of company; sociable.

Diligent

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly.