4 Flashcards
Benediction
a prayer asking for divine blessing
Sullen
bad-tempered and sulky
“a sullen pout”
To fray
(of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing
“cheap fabric soon frays”
Jovial
Джевиал
cheerful and friendly
“she was in a jovial mood”
Awe (to awe)
a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder
“they gazed in awe at the small mountain of diamonds”
To scoff
speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
“Patrick professed to scoff at soppy love scenes in films”
Flippant
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
“a flippant remark”
Infraction
violation or infringement of a law or agreement
“the slow-motion replays only confirmed how egregious the infraction was”
Havoc
widespread destruction
“the hurricane ripped through Florida causing havoc”
To subdue
overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)
“she managed to subdue an instinct to applaud”
To applaud
show approval or praise by clapping
“the crowd whistled and applauded”
Suffocating
causing difficulty in breathing
“the suffocating heat”
Vigilance
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
“security duties that demand long hours of vigilance”
Jeopardy
danger of loss, harm, or failure
“the whole peace process is in jeopardy”
To adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
“the Sultan’s tent was richly adorned with thick tapestries and gleaming gold candlesticks”
To limp
walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
“he limped heavily as he moved”
Ingenuity
the quality of being clever, original, and inventive
“considerable ingenuity must be employed in writing software”
Stricken
seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling
“the pilot landed the stricken aircraft”
Tempestuous
characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion
“he had a reckless and tempestuous streak”
Obliquely
Обликли
not in a direct way; indirectly
“he referred only obliquely to current events”
Unattainable
not able to be reached or achieved
“an unattainable goal”
Faux pas
Фоу па
an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation
“‘I was suddenly sick in the back of their car’—it was years before he could confess his faux pas to them”
To grunt
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound
“an enormous pig grunted and shuffled in a sty outside”
Truculently (truculent)
in a truculent way (= likely to argue a lot)
“Where are you going?” I asked truculently.
Mottled
covered with areas of different colours that do not form a regular pattern
mottled skin
Obedient
doing, or willing to do, what you have been told to do by someone in authority
Students are expected to be quiet and obedient in the classroom
