Day 8 - Jan 3 Flashcards
prickle
(prĭk′əl)
n.
1.
a. A small hard pointed outgrowth of the epidermis of a plant, in contrast to a modified plant organ such as a spine or thorn.
b. A spine, thorn, or other small sharp structure.
contend
(kən-tĕnd′)
v. con·tend·ed, con·tend·ing, con·tends
v.intr.
1. To strive in opposition or against difficulties; struggle: armies contending for control of territory; had to contend with long lines at the airport.
2. To strive in competition, as in a race; vie: two runners contending for the lead.
reckon with
To take into account or deal with: a man to be reckoned with. “to be reckoned with” of considerable importance or influence
puffery
(ˈpʌfərɪ)
n, pl -eries
(Marketing) informal exaggerated praise, esp in publicity or advertising
ponderous
(ˈpɒndərəs)
adj
1. of great weight; heavy; huge
2. (esp of movement) lacking ease or lightness; awkward, lumbering, or graceless
3. dull or laborious: a ponderous oration.
pompous
(ˈpɒmpəs)
adj
1. exaggeratedly or ostentatiously dignified or self-important
2. ostentatiously lofty in style: a pompous speech.
3. rare characterized by ceremonial pomp or splendour
relish
(ˈrɛlɪʃ)
vb (tr)
1. to savour or enjoy (an experience) to the full
2. to anticipate eagerly; look forward to
n
5. liking or enjoyment, as of something eaten or experienced (esp in the phrase with relish)
6. pleasurable anticipation: he didn’t have much relish for the idea.
indefatigable
(ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl)
adj
unable to be tired out; persistent
twang
(twæŋ)
v. twanged, twang·ing, twangs
v.intr.
1. To emit a sharp, vibrating sound, as the string of a musical instrument does when it is plucked.
bagatelle
(ˌbæg əˈtɛl)
n.
1. something of little value or importance; a trifle.
jowl
(joul)
n.
1. The jaw, especially the lower jaw.
1. The flesh of the lower cheeks or lower jaw, especially when plump or flaccid.
flaccid
(flăs′ĭd, flăk′sĭd)
adj.
1. Lacking firmness; hanging limply: flaccid muscles.
2. Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness: a flaccid acting performance.
shrewd
(shro͞od)
adj. shrewd·er, shrewd·est
1. Having or showing a clever awareness or resourcefulness, especially in practical matters.
2. Disposed to or marked by artful and cunning practices; tricky.
3. Archaic Sharp; penetrating: a shrewd wind.
coiffure
(kwɑˈfyʊər)
n., pl. -fures, n.
1. a style of arranging the hair.
v.t.
2. to arrange (hair) in a coiffure.
writ
(rɪt)
n
A written order issued by a court
fraternal
(frəˈtɜːnəl)
adj
1. of or suitable to a brother; brotherly
b. Showing comradeship; brotherly.
digest (n)
ˈdaɪ dʒɛst
7. (Library Science & Bibliography) a comprehensive and systematic compilation of information or material, often condensed
8. (Journalism & Publishing) a magazine, periodical, etc, that summarizes news of current events
9. (Law) a compilation of rules of law based on decided cases
derision
(dɪˈrɪʒən)
n
1. the act of deriding; mockery; scorn
2. an object of mockery or scorn
spurn
(spɜːn)
vb
1. to reject (a person or thing) with contempt
tadpole
(ˈtædˌpəʊl)
n
The larval stage of a frog or toad. A tadpole lives in the water, has a tail and gills, and has no limbs. The tail and gills disappear as the legs and lungs develop on the way to the adult stage.
