Vocabulary Unit 4: Prior Knowledge Check

Front

Marked by harsh, negative sound in language; dissonant.

Back

Cacophonous (Adj)

Front

Capricious (Adj)

Back

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

Front

Hasty, going over something quickly without paying attention to detail.

Back

Cursory (Adj)

Front

Causing harm or damage.

Back

Deleterious (Adj)

Front

An authoritative pronouncement; a rule.

Back

Dictum (N)

Front

To be pleasing to the ear beautiful to listen to.

Back

Euphonious (A)

Front

Indictment (N):

Back

Any accusation, serious criticism or cause for blame (often in legal context).

Front

Onerous (A):

Back

Burdensome, oppressive, cumbersome.

Front

Forcing something unwanted (often an opinion) upon someone.

Back

Obtrusive (A)

Front

Ostentatious:

Back

(Adj): Characterized by an over-the-top showiness that is meant to impress.