20 Dec Flashcards
outlandish
weird
unfamiliar
grotesque
archipelago
an extensive group of islands.
fanaticism
What is an example of fanaticism?
Fanaticism is an extreme and often unquestioning enthusiasm, devotion, or zeal for something, such as a religion, political stance, or cause. … For example, calling someone a sports fanatic means they’re an extremely enthusiastic fan of sports. In fact, the word fan is a shortening of fanatic.
indolence
avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
imbue
inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality).
entree
the main course of a meal.
the right to enter or join a particular sphere or group.
stellar
featuring or having the quality of a star performer or performers.
relating to a star or stars.
swathe
a broad strip or area of something.a row or line of grass, corn, or other crop as it falls or lies when mown or reaped
beef up
informal. : to add weight, strength, or power to (something) Security around the city will be beefed up during the event. a politician looking to beef his image up.
drop the ball
Make an error; miss an opportunity.
conversely
introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to.
under the table
(especially of making a payment) secretly or covertly.
very drunk
incubate
(of a bird) sit on (eggs) in order to keep them warm and bring them to hatching.
be developing an infectious disease before symptoms appear.
tryst
a private romantic rendezvous between lovers.
stick to one’s guns
refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism.
behove
it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something.
it is appropriate or suitable; it befits.
yoke
harness
partisan
supporter,follower
intransigent
unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something.
centrifuges
A centrifuge is a device that uses centrifugal force to separate various components of a fluid. This is achieved by spinning the fluid at high speed within a container, thereby separating fluids of different densities (e.g. cream from milk) or liquids from solids.
amok
in a violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner —used in the phrase run amok rioters running amok in the streetsConditions had allowed extremism to run amok. 2 : in a murderously frenzied state.
penny wise pound foolish
careful about small amounts of money but not about large amounts —used especially to describe something that is done to save a small amount of money now but that will cost a large amount of money in the future The plans to cut funding are penny-wise and pound-foolish.
volatility
liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. Tendency of a substance to evaporate at normal temperatures
peacock feather
kindness, patience and good fortune.
eschew
deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
echelon
a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
fabled
famous, especially by reputation.
foray
a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.
emoluments
a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office.
congenial
like minded; compatible; kindred; (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination.
abyss
a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm. anything profound, unfathomable, or infinite: the abyss of time. (in ancient cosmogony) the primal chaos before Creation.
trove
a store of valuable or delightful things.
parley
ngotiation
rampage
(especially of a large group of people) move through a place in a violent and uncontrollable manner; riot; run amok
