CHECK CAS English words Flashcards
inspiring adj
def. making you feel want to do something
e.g. She is an inspiring example to her followers.
opposite
uninspiring,dull
synonym
encouraging
English word
unique
Adjective
def. The only one exiting of it’s type.
e.g. This is a unique opportunity.
synonysm exclusive
Antonysm common
English word
evocative
Adjective
def. imagine something pleasent or remember something.
e.g. we enjoyed the evening by the evocative sea.
synonysm reminicent
antonysm unreminicent
iconic
revealing
showing something that has not been seen previously.
A joke can be revealing about what someone is really thinking.
notoriety
Being famous for something bad
He achieved notoriety for being difficult to work with an actor.
provocative
willingness
edgewise
worthwhile
predicting
reading
Skill or activity of getting information from books.
Reading and tennis are my favorite pastimes.
standing n
standing on the shoulders of giants.
disability n
Condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things.
A physical/learning disability.
Reputable adj
Having a good reputation and able to be trusted.
I insured my property with an established, reputable company.
sway
to move slowly from side to side.
The trees were swaying in the wind
deter
Prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something.
Opposite: encourage
High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses.
Sentimental adj
strongly influenced by emotional feelings, especially about happy memories.
Opposite
dispassionate, practical
It’s a cheap ring but it has great sentimental value for me.
tendency n
You’ll probaly do it or like it.
Opposite
reluctance n
His tendency to exaggerate is well known.
absent-minded
apathetic
conscentious
mysterious
fanatic
e.g. fitness fanatic
Devaluation
ineffectivness
Internship
beliefs
powerful
isolated
elders
priority
procedures
Survival
potential
tropical rainforest
damage
snowstorm
disappearing
survival
sustenance
therapeutically
outsourcing
residential
communal
tumble
engage
intimate
lumbering
traits
chaste
aging
adhere
gender
household
assume
egalitarian
sole
wage
flee
English word
wee
Syn. small, tiny, little.
English word
grating
structure made of metal
e.g. an iron grating
Rising
1n act of opposition, sometimes using violence.
2prep about to become.
e.g.
The schools accept children who are rising five years old
english word
bark n
def. the loud noise that a dog and some other animals can make.
e.g.
My dog has a (very)loud bark
syn
growl,roar
opp
Brunch
pollution
poverty
commodation
poverty
accurate
Common word
appeal
Common word
appeal
Request to an authority to change a previous decision.
Common word
Request to an authority to change a previous decision.
Common word
appeal
Request to an authority to change a previous decision.
Shrynk
Stock market
Bow
Spout noun/verb
hectic adj
very busy
set aside
reserve certain amount of time
e.g.
you have to set aside enough time to study for your classes.
thoughest
adjective superlative
most difficult, harderst
e.g.
the thoughest part about being a parent is setting aside time for both work family, and self
groceries - noun
food or other items at a supermarket
e.g.
mom is going to pick up some groceries from the store for dinner
get off work
finish work
e.g.
she seldom gets off work before 6 pm.
Gardening
The hobby of taking care of plants in a garden
serve
help or give service, volunteer your time
stuffy
closed or blocked
e.g.
I have a really bad stuffy nose, and I can’t breath (very) well.
Stashed
Splurt
Spit out violently, as with disgust ir disguise.
E.g.
The mustard and mayo splurted everywhere
finest adj
excelent, high quality
e.g.
These are the finest glasses I have ever seen.
Additional
extra, added
e.g.
Buy now and recieve an additional two dollars off the regular price.
supplies noun
materials or tools to make something
e.g.
the children need supplies to make their art projects.
run
def. be in charge of
My brother is going to run our business when my father retires.
freeze
freeze(verb): become cold to the point of changing water to ice
– It was so cold out last night that I thought I was going tofreezeto death.
tag
tag(verb): touch a player, usually as part of a game
– I tried to get away during the game at the park, but shetaggedme on the back, so I was it.
will probably
will probably(future): also,might
– Wewill probablyhave a party tonight.
prefer to(verb): rather
– Iprefer tocall her on the phone. I don’t want to text her.
prefer to(verb): rather
– Iprefer tocall her on the phone. I don’t want to text her.
plenty of(quantifier): a lot of
– We haveplenty offood and cookies for dinner tonight.
plenty of(quantifier): a lot of
– We haveplenty offood and cookies for dinner tonight.
greasy(adjective): with a lot of fat and grease
– This meat is verygreasy. I think I’ll eat something else .
greasy(adjective): with a lot of fat and grease
– This meat is verygreasy. I think I’ll eat something else .
unhealthy(adjective): not doing well; likely to make sick
– This food is veryunhealthy. Your lifestyle isunhealthy, too. You should eat better and get more exercise.
unhealthy(adjective): not doing well; likely to make sick
– This food is veryunhealthy. Your lifestyle isunhealthy, too. You should eat better and get more exercise.
careless(adjective): not careful
– Don’t becarelessand drink and drive after the party. Ask someone to drive you home.
careless(adjective): not careful
– Don’t becarelessand drink and drive after the party. Ask someone to drive you home.
outrageous(adjective): shocking, incredible
– The price of this car isoutrageous. I’ll never buy something like this.
outrageous(adjective): shocking, incredible
– The price of this car isoutrageous. I’ll never buy something like this.
outrageous(adjective): shocking, incredible
– The price of this car isoutrageous. I’ll never buy something like this.
outrageous(adjective): shocking, incredible
– The price of this car isoutrageous. I’ll never buy something like this.
sturdy
physicallystrongandsolidorthick, andthereforeunlikelytobreakor behurt:
sturdywalkingboots
a sturdytable
sturdy littlelegs
injure(verb): to cause physical damage to someone
– Heinjuredhis back when he tried to lift those heavy boxes.
injure(verb): to cause physical damage to someone
– Heinjuredhis back when he tried to lift those heavy boxes.
“overeat” = eat too much
“I really overate at lunch, so I think I’ll skip dinner.”
“overeat” = eat too much
“I really overate at lunch, so I think I’ll skip dinner.”
luggage (noun): bags used during traveling to carry your things
– You are only allowed two pieces of luggage on this flight.
luggage (noun): bags used during traveling to carry your things
– You are only allowed two pieces of luggage on this flight.
belongings (noun): your personal property or possessions
– Be sure to collect your belongings before you leave the plane.
belongings (noun): your personal property or possessions
– Be sure to collect your belongings before you leave the plane
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