Adventure and Taking Action Flashcards
(adj.)
Def.: Allowing light to pass through
Ex: The piece of glass was ———– because of its color.
Transculent
(V.)
Def.: To return to a former condition
Ex: The old robber was ———- to his old ways.
Revert
(V.)
Def.: To make up on the spur of the moment, without preparation
Ex: The man did not have milk so he had to ——- to win the contest.
Improvise
(Adj.)
Def.: Not needed; excessive; unnecessarily repetitive
Ex: The extra tank of gas was ——- in the fire.
Redundant
(N.)
Def: A person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views
Ex: Joe was such a ———–, he always found a way to criticize us.
Naysayer
(Adj.)
Def: Favor-Seeking; trying to get the approval of an important or powerful person by giving that person praise, special attention, etc.
Ex: The student was ———- over the teacher so she would take away the referral.
Fawning
(V.)
Def: To travel slowly and with difficulty
Ex: The man who was dehydrated had a long ——–.
(N.)
Def: A slow or difficult journey
Ex: The man had to fight a lion on his ——-.
Trek
(N.)
Def: A significant or extraordinary act or achievement, usually requiring skill, cleverness, or strength; great accomplishment.
Ex: Will always has a good —- for his heroic actions.
Feat
(V)
Def:Saturated; Soaked
Ex: The steak ——- in the seasoning and juice for one hour.
Steeped
(Adj)
Def:Puzzled; bewildered; Confused
Ex: The haters in Mrs. McKinley’s class were ——– when they saw Wills hair.
Mystified
(V)
Def:To make something easier to endure; to relieve
Ex: The parents —— when they put their son into the closet.
Alleviate
(V)
Def:To utter loud, empty threats or protests
Ex: The mean teacher always ——– when the children were rude.
Bluster
(N)
Def: A state of being filled with overwhelming joy
Ex:
Exaltation
(N)
Def: A feeling marked by humiliation and disappointment in oneself
Ex:
Chagrin
