Vocabulary Growth: Terminology Chapter 2 B Flashcards


ambiguous

liable to be interpreted in more than one way; uncertain, or unclear meaning


cosmopolitan

at home in any place in the world; not common, common to the entire world


-cosm

universe, order


ephemeral

lasting but a short time, lasting only a day, transitory


frugal

careful in the use of money, thrifty


grandiose

grand, marked by great scope and grandness sometimes to the extend of
being pompous


incessant

going on endlessly, occurring without interruption, continuous


incongruous

not corresponding with, disagreeing with; inconsistent with what is logical


ludicrous

silly, or absurd, as to be laughed at


meticulous

extremely careful, sometimes to the point of excessive concern for details


prudent

using good judgement; especially careful with one's own affairs and interests


transparent

able to transmit light so that you can see through the other side;
really understandable, clear


universal

extending to and including the entire world or all members of a
group; of or related to the universe or to the cosmos


Cataclysmic

related to violent upheaval or disaster