Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Word vocabulary > Common English > Flashcards

Common English Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Vocab Builder flashcards
1
Q

Very fast - swift
Very long - extensive
Very happy - ecstatic
Very clean. Spotless
Very big massive
Very upset distraught
Very important- crucial

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Glorious

A

Worthy of bringing fame, admiration, worthy of. The above

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Grace

A

Move in a smooth or pleasant manner

Polite and thoughtful way of behaving.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Plight

A

Dangerous or difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Disgusting

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Rein

A

Guiding or restraining.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

I have not idea

A

It beats

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Exacerbate

A

Make a situation worse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Egregious

A

Outstandingly bad

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Trepidation

A

Fear

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Vociferous

A

To shout or tell, loudmouth.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Indelicate

A

Offensive or rude

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Exasperate

A

Very frustrated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Quintessential

A

Representing the most perfect example of a quality or something/ class.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Scrupulous

A

Very concerned to avoid doing wrong.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Pyrrhic

A

Gain victory at a great cost

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Conspicuous

A

Standing out so as to be clearly visible

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Entrepreneur vs intrapreneur

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Ostensible

A

Appears to be true but not necessarily so

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Petulance

A

Whininess and irritability.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Luminous

A

Giving off light.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Gyrate

A

Gyrate- revolve / spin also can be to move in a spiral course. Not necessarily sexual.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Laudatory

A

Full of or has praise.

24
Q

Fiduciary

A

Someone who manages money or property for someone else.

25
Q

Fiduciary duty

A

Legal responsibility to act solely in the best interest of another person.

26
Q

Make a pig of one self

A

Overeat; eat more than ones share.

27
Q

Disgorge

A

Can also be throw up.
Or spill.

28
Q

Grandiose

A

Impressive because of unnecessary largeness . Used to show disapproval.

29
Q

Meticulous

A

Careful.

30
Q

Slipshot

A

Something characterized by great carelessness.

Opposite careful; meticulous.

31
Q

Haphazard

A

Lacking any obvious principle of organization.

Random , unplanned, unsystematic

32
Q

Cornucopia

A

It’s a lot off good stuff.

Having a property of abundance.

33
Q

Bickering

A

Argue about trivial or petty matters.

34
Q

acquiesce

A

Consent, express agreement.

35
Q

Shirk

A

Neglect your duties

36
Q

At the top of ones lung

A

With an extremely loud voice.

37
Q

Obstreperous

A

Rowdy

Noisy and disorderly.

Boisterous

Noisy , energetic, and cheerful.

Defiant - resisting authority or an opposing force.

Noisily and stubbornly defiant with a ya. obstreperous.

Boisterous and noisily aggressive.

38
Q

Outset

A

From the outset

The period in who something is supposed to begin.

39
Q

Light.hearted

A

Fun and entertaining.

40
Q

Frolic

A

Frolic - light hearted; fun and often silly activity.

Can also be mean to play boisterously.

41
Q

The children frolicked in the garden.

A
42
Q

Above board

A

Legitimate, honest and open.

43
Q

Underhanded

A

Marked by secrecy, chicanery and deception.

Chicanery. Use trickery to achieve financial, political or legal purpose.

Deception - is causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid.

44
Q

Subornation

A

Underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful.

45
Q

Enigma

A

Something that is hard to explain.

46
Q

Class act

A

Someone who shows impressive or stylish excellence.

47
Q

Candor

A

Quality of being honest, sincere and open.

48
Q

While I appreciate your candor, I don’t think we should be friends anymore.

A
49
Q

Candor and candid mean the same.

A
50
Q

Sagacious

A

Quick and wise in understanding and judgment.

51
Q

Truculent

A

Pugnacious :

Eager to fight.

52
Q

Embittered

A

Resent or any for having been treat unfairly

53
Q

Fiery

A

Consisting of fire burning strongly and brightly .

54
Q

Livid

A

Furiously angry

55
Q

Bundled

A

Informal.

Push forcefully

Word vocabulary (17 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions