TEAS Vocabulary Part I Flashcards

Vocabulary Study Notes

• ABASH: To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed.
• ABATE: Refers to a decrease or reduction in intensity or amount.
• ABDICATE: The act of stepping down from a position of power or responsibility.
• FABRICATION: A term for a lie or something that is made up, often lacking truth.
• FACETIOUS: Describes humor that is not serious, potentially in a clumsy or inappropriate manner.
• FACILE: Expresses fluency or skill in a superficial manner; denotes something that is easy to achieve.
• FACTION: A group part of a larger organization, often united by a common cause, which may also lead to internal disagreements.
• FARCICAL: Refers to something absurd or ludicrous in nature.
• FASTIDIOUS: Describes meticulousness, high standards, and often finicky behavior regarding details.
• FATALIST: A person who believes that events are predetermined and that individuals cannot influence the future.
• FATUOUS: Denotes foolishness, silliness, or idiocy.
• FAUNA: The collective term for animal life in a particular region.
• FECUND: Represents fertility and productivity, often in biological contexts.
• FELICITY: A state of happiness or skillfulness, especially in articulation or expression.
• FERVOR: Intense and passionate warmth or earnestness regarding a subject.
• FETTER: To restrain or hinder, often implying a limitation on freedom.
• FIDELITY: Signifies loyalty and faithfulness, particularly in relationships or commitments.
• FIGURATIVE: Based on figures of speech; relating to metaphorical language.
• FINESSE: Skillful and subtle handling of complex situations; a demonstration of crafty maneuvering.
• FLAGRANT: Markedly bad or scandalous, often in a glaringly obvious manner.
• FLAUNT: The act of ostentatiously displaying or showing off something to others.
• FLOUT: To openly disregard or show contempt for rules or norms.
• FOIBLE: A minor character flaw or weakness in a person.
• FOMENT: To instigate or stir up, often in a context of encouraging unrest or strife.
• FORBEAR: To refrain from an action or to abstain; involves self-control.
• FOREGO: To choose to do without, to abstain from something one might normally pursue.
• FORSAKE: To abandon, renounce, or relinquish something, often implying a strong emotional choice.
• FORTUITOUS: Describes something occurring accidentally or by chance, often with favorable outcomes.
• FOUNDER: Means to fail or collapse; can imply sinking or not succeeding as intended.
• FRATERNAL: Indicates a brotherly nature; used to denote like-mindedness or kinship.
• FRENETIC: Characterizes frantic or frenzied behavior, often chaotic or wildly energetic.
• FRUGAL: Describes a tendency to be economical or stingy, focusing on saving resources.
• FURTIVE: Represents secretive or sly behavior, often suggestive of hidden motives.
• FUTILE: Indicates something that is useless or hopeless, lacking meaningful results.
• GARRULOUS: Depicts someone who is excessively talkative or chatty.
• GAUCHE: Describes clumsiness or awkwardness, often in social situations.
• GENRE: Refers to a category or type of artistic expression, particularly in writing and arts.
• GENTEEL: Signifies refinement, politeness, or aristocratic behavior and manners.
• GESTICULATE: To use gestures, especially when speaking or as a substitute for speech.
• GLUT: Represents an overabundance or surplus, often of goods or resources.
• GRANDILOQUENT: Characterized by pompous language or a tendency to use elaborate words to impress others.
• GRANDIOSE: Describes an exaggerated or absurd level of ambition or imagination.
• GRATUITOUS: Refers to something that is given freely, often seen as unnecessary or unprovoked.
• GRAVITY: Implicates seriousness or weightiness in a matter or situation.
• GREGARIOUS: A term for someone who is sociable and enjoys the company of others.
• GUILE: Represents cunning, cleverness, and often deceitful artfulness in achieving goals.

Test your vocabulary skills with this set of flashcards focused on essential words for the TEAS exam. Each card presents a word along with its definition to help you prepare and enhance your understanding of complex vocabulary. Perfect for review and retention of vocabulary needed for higher education success.