Biz <3 Flashcards
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Knock Out
To hit someone hard enough that they are unconscious; to be surprised
That smile could knock a guy out
Aim At
To point at a specific target
It is important to never aim at a person when at the gun range.
Back Down
To surrender your claim or position
Don’t back down when he challenges you.
Beef Up
To make better or bigger
Let’s beef up this resume to help Carter get a job
Abrupt:
a. (adjective) sudden; out of the blue
The meeting ended abruptly because of the boss’s family emergency.
b. (adjective) appearing unkind or rude because you are in a hurry
Sorry I rushed our conversation; I wasn’t trying to be abrupt.
Extraordinary:
a. (adjective) not typical; special
The view from up here is extraordinary.
b. (adjective) surprising; not expected
That project took an extraordinary amount of work
Utter
a. (adjective) emphasis on something that is particularly bad
This calculus problem has left me in a state of utter confusion.
b. (verb) to use your voice
She was so shocked that she couldn’t even utter a single word.
Absurd:
(adjective) especially ridiculous
Her idea was simply absurd.
Partial:
(adjective) incomplete; not whole
She only offered a partial solution to selling more merchandise.
Robust:
(adjective) extremely strong and sturdy
The bridge’s structure is very robust.
Superb:
(adjective) above average; very good
That vacation was superb.
Vicious:
(adjective) purposely harmful or violent
The wild dog was very vicious.
Supreme
(adjective) the best or greatest
In my mind, chocolate ice cream reigns supreme.
Verbal
(adjective) using words as opposed to writing
She gave her verbal agreement to seeing a movie tonight
Authentic
(adjective) the original or equally as genuine as it
He won an award for creating the most authentic representation of the artist’s work.
Eligible
(adjective) able or permitted to do something
They will be eligible for parole after serving 10 years in prison.
Superficial
(adjective) surface level; shallow
Chloe’s actions revealed her superficial attitude and values.
Vague
(adjective) unclear; little to no details
The assignment’s instructions were vague.
Amateur
(noun) beginner; not a professional
Tony signed up for his college’s amateur tennis team.
Delicate
(adjective) easily breakable
Grandma’s pottery is very delicate, so we aren’t allowed to touch them.
Rash
(adjective) quick, unwise decision-making
Her decision to drop out of college seemed rash.
Swift
(adjective) completed quickly
The board was erased in one swift movement
Vocal
a. (adjective) verbally expressive
Amanda is very vocal about community issues.
b. (noun) music that involves the voice
Mrs. Plum teaches vocal music at Parker Elementary School
Brisk
(adjective) quickly with energy
It started raining while Isaac was taking a brisk walk.
Deliberate
a. (adjective) purposeful; a planned action
Her punishment was deliberate.
b. (verb) to plan or discuss
They used the meeting to deliberate whether or not to fire Pam.
Efficient
(adjective) the quickest and best possible way
She was in search of the most efficient way to organize her files
Tremendous
(adjective) extremely or very good
That required a tremendous amount of work
Vital
a. (adjective) essential; crucial
It is of vital importance that we complete our homework on time.
b. (noun) having to do with the body’s internal organs
The nurse checked his vitals.
Artificial
(adjective) unnatural; made to look like something else
There are way too many artificial sweeteners in this drink.
Legitimate
a. (adjective) legally accepted
That is a legitimate source.
b. (verb) to make legal
This document has yet to be legitimized.
Rigorous
(adjective) complex; detailed; severe
Calculus 4 is a rigorous course.
Scarce
a. (adjective) difficult to acquire
During a drought, water is very scarce.
b. (adverb) barely
I could scarce take the intense criticism.
Vivid
(adjective) detailed; brightly colored
The painting was very vivid.
Vulnerable
(adjective) easily harmed or in danger
We must protect the minds of the vulnerable youth.
Vast
(adjective) especially large
A vast majority of people prefer mountains over the beach.
Magnificent
(adjective) awe inspiring; admirable
The sunset is magnificent.
Apparent
(adjective) obvious; easily seen
Her feelings were very apparent on her face.
Antique
a. (noun) an item from an earlier period of time
My great grandma’s dresser is an antique.
b. (adjective) made in a different time period
Jordan has a large amount of antique jewelry.
Compact
a. (adjective) fashioned in a tidy way with little space
The apartment’s layout is very compact.
b. (noun) a small, flat makeup case
Check that purse for her compact.
Substantial
(adjective) significant in size or importance
There is substantial evidence that points to him being the killer.
