2nd Quiz Flashcards
Cunning
Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception.
Example: moreover, it was no secret that Cleopatra had ruthless cunning and superior intelligence.
Debris
The remains of something that has been destroyed.
Example: the blast rattled their homes and sent debris flying onto nearby properties, they said.
Defiance
A hostile exchange
Example: schools still could expel students for violation school rules or laws and could suspend students for willful defiance of authorities in grades 4 - 12
Deft
Skillful in physical movements, especially hands
Example: to make it work requires a deft hand
Destination
The place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
Example: airports get stacked up with planes that can’t take off for their destinations
Diminish
Decrease in size, extent or range
Example: by Friday morning, most of the heavy rain is expected to diminish
Disdain
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Example: in the visage of grumpy cat, it seems, her fans found the perfect holy expression of indifferent disdain for all things
Dismal
Causing dejection
Example: It’s been a pretty dismal month, as far as the world events go, but the news wasn’t all bad thanks to some very entertaining on-air mishaps.
Dispel
Force to go away
Example: For most of us, dispelling the darkness is as simple as turning on the light
Eavesdrop
Listen without the speaker’s knowledge
They eavesdrop on the noises that other birds make while hiding food in order to steal stash later
Egregious
Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible.
Example: Prosecutors questioned him about killings and other egregious human rights abuses perpetrated by his regime
Ember
A hot, smouldering fragment of wood left from a fire.
Example: every hot spot is an ember that, if not contained, can become a fire
Emerge
Come out into view, as from concealment.
Example: they say that program has helped them emerge from the shadows, making possible a work permit, a social security number and enhanced self-respect.
Engross
Consume all of one’s attention or time.
Example: I don’t know how long I was reading; I was so engrossed in the paper that I did not hear any footsteps.
Exasperation
A feeing of annoyance.
Example: like many a teenager on his school holidays, Parys is in bed, his mother explains with exasperation
