Day 1 - Dec 27 Flashcards
crumple
/ ˈkrʌm pəl /
v, collapse, get wrinkled
contention
/ kənˈtɛn ʃən /
n, conflict; a point asserted in an argument
pillory
/ ˈpɪl ə ri /
v, to expose to ridicule and abuse
estrange
/ ɪˈstreɪndʒ /
v, make unfriendly; alienate
forensic
/ fəˈrɛn sɪk, -zɪk /
adj, relating to courts of law, especially with reference to the scientific analysis of evidence
errant
/ ˈɛr ənt /
adj, deviating from the regular or proper course
blurb
/ blɜrb /
n, a brief testimonial or excerpt of a review, as on a book jacket
limp
/ lɪmp /
v, to walk with a labored, jerky movement, as when lame
hind
/ haɪnd /
adj, posterior
“the hind legs of an animal”
prance
/ præns, prɑns /
v, to move by springing, as a horse; to ride gaily, proudly, or insolently
muster
/ ˈmʌs tər /
v, to assemble (troops, a ship’s crew, etc.), as for battle, display, inspection, orders; gather; n, a gathering
renown
/ rɪˈnaʊn /
n, a widespread and high repute; fame
repute
/ rɪˈpyut /
n, favorable reputation; v, to consider or believe (a person or thing) to be as specified; regard (usually used in the passive):
“He was reputed to be a millionaire.”
assail
/ əˈseɪl /
v, to attack vigorously or violently; assault physically or verbally
flab
/ flæb /
n, flabby flesh; unwanted fat:
“Daily exercise will get rid of the flab around your waist.”
stocky
/ ˈstɒk i /
adj, short and strong
broth
/ brɔθ, brɒθ /
n, type of soup; water that has been boiled with meat, fish, or vegetables
dolt
/ doʊlt /
n, a dull, stupid person
hag
/ hæg /
n, an ugly old woman
agave
/ əˈgɑ vi, əˈgeɪ- /
n, a plant native to tropical America
