Cycle 3 Flashcards
reverently
with deep respect
presume
to take for granted or suppose
transfixed
motionless with amazement or terror
hostile
not friendly; unfavorable to one’s well-being
zealously
with enthusiastic devotion or diligence
futilely
uselessly or unsuccessfully
prosperity
successful or thriving condition
quest
a pursuit to find or obtain something
audaciously
boldly or daringly
inevitably
unavoidably
endeavor
an effort or attempt (noun); to make a major effort or attempt (verb)
eerily
uncomfortably strange in a fearful way
perilously
involving grave risk or danger
imprudently
lacking caution or good judgement
subside
to become less violent or intense
vehemently
intensely, strongly, or violently
animosity
strong dislike that shows in action
adroitly
skillfully or cleverly
onrush
a strong, fast movement forward
warily
watchfully and cautiously; looking out for danger
confront
to face in hostility or defiance
provoke
to anger; to arouse to action or feeling
obstinately
firmly holding a purpose or opinion; stubbornly
indignantly
with strong displeasure at injustice or insult
squander
to waste recklesslyw
waver
to be uncertain or unsteady; to swing back and forth
cunningly
cleverly or slyly
venture
to boldly go somewhere or do something risky
persevere
to endure despite difficulty
compel
to force, drive, or urge
destined
determined ahead of time
appalled
filled with horror or dismay
draft
to write the first form of something (verb); a drawing, sketch, or design (noun)
diligently
with much care and effort
acknowledge
to admit to be real or true
resolve
to make a firm decision; to settle or find a solution
exemplary
worthy of imitation
esteemed
highly respected
prominent
leading or well-known; standing out
conceive
to form a notion or idea
stirring
rousing, exciting, or lively
affirm
to confirm or state positively
tyrant
a cruel or brutal ruler
adept
very skilled or proficient
grueling
exhausting and demanding
stupendous
astounding or marvelous
extensive
far-reaching or great in amount
formidable
having qualities that cause fear, dread, or awe
laden
burdened or loaded down
fathom
to understand the depth of something
incessant
unceasing; continuing without interruption
trepidation
fear or agitation
deplorable
terrible or disgraceful
loom
to appear in a threatening form
imperative
absolutely necessary or required
distraught
deeply upset or agitated
diminish
to lessen
awestruck
filled with wonder, amazement, or dread
solemn
serious or earnest
encounter
to come upon unexpectedly or in conflict
milestone
a significant event or step in life or in progress
thrive
to grow vigorously; to gain in wealth
innovative
creative; able to think of new ideas and methods
profound
of deep meaning or significance
espouse
to support or adopt a cause or theory
adverse
unfavorable or opposing one’s desires
aspire
to long or aim for ambitiously
lofty
exalted or superior
enthrall
to captivate or charm
persistent
not giving up
emblem
a sign or object that represents something
elated
filled with joy and pride
achievement
something accomplished by great courage or effort
flourish
to achieve success; to thrive
transformation
a change
efficient
working well with little waste
narrative
a story or account of events
intrigue
to arouse curiosity by the unusual
recount
to give the facts or details in order
triumph
a victory
