Batch 2 vocabulary: 20 words with meanings
The 20 words in batch 2, each with a plain-English meaning. Tap a word for its picture card, example sentence, synonyms, antonyms and memory tip.
- Controversial adj.causing strong disagreement or public debate
- Defunct adj.no longer existing, operating, or functioning
- Detractor n.a person who criticizes or tries to belittle someone or something
- Exhaustive adj.thorough and complete; covering every part or possibility
- Heterogeneous adj.made up of parts or members that are different from one another; diverse
- Imperative adj.absolutely necessary; of vital importance
- Impertinent adj.rude; not showing proper respect
- Impervious adj.not affected or influenced by something; also, not letting liquid or gas pass through
- Incongruous adj.out of place; not in harmony with its surroundings or with other parts
- Inextricable adj.impossible to separate, untangle, or escape from
- Insurmountable adj.too great to be overcome
- Nebulous adj.unclear, vague, or poorly defined
- Nuance n.a subtle difference in meaning, expression, tone, or color
- Outsize adj.unusually large; much greater than normal or expected
- Reprieve n.a temporary relief from something unpleasant, or a delay of a punishment
- Tally v.to agree or correspond with something; to match
- Tranquility n.a state of calm, peace, and quiet
- Ubiquitous adj.present, appearing, or found everywhere
- Unassuming adj.modest; not wanting to draw attention to oneself or one's abilities
- Untenable adj.not able to be defended, justified, or maintained