Deck 1 Flashcards
He’s always speaking with a tone of [ ] self-satisfaction.
- Revealing or marked by a smug ingratiating, or false earnestness.
He’s always speaking with a tone of smarmy self-satisfaction.
He’s a [] know-it-all with the personality of a hall monitor, the kind of guy everyone hides from at a Christmas party.
- Revealing or marked by a smug ingratiating, or false earnestness.
He’s a smarmy know-it-all with the personality of a hall monitor, the kind of guy everyone hides from at a Christmas party.
I hate that [ ] joke about dumb blondes that he’s always telling.
- Of low sleazy taste or quality.
I hate that smarmy joke about dumb blondes that he’s always telling.
You can wipe that [ ] look off your face–my orgasms were fake.
- Highly self-satisfied.
You can wipe that smug look off your face–my orgasms were fake.
Using these picture modes should [v] things [p] enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
- To make neat or smart in appearance; trim.
Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
Summer is here and there’s no better time to [pv] your backyard.
- To make neat or smart in appearance; trim.
Summer is here and there’s no better time to spruce up your backyard.
The waiters there are unfailingly polite and [ ], even when confronting the obstinate, the ignorant, the hostile, the unapologetically inhumane customers who, more often than not, end up sodomizing them forcefully and peeing into their mouths.
- Intended or adopted in order to gain favor; flattering. Capable of winning favor; pleasing.
The waiters there are unfailingly polite and ingratiating, even when confronting the obstinate, the ignorant, the hostile, the unapologetically inhumane customers who, more often than not, end up sodomizing them forcefully and peeing into their mouths.
The filmmaker’s style does include its share of [ ] remarks.
- Intended or adopted in order to gain favor; flattering. Capable of winning favor; pleasing.
The filmmaker’s style does include its share of ingratiating remarks.
Players don’t complain when games jerk them through wild dramatic [ ] because they don’t expect games to follow the protocols of storytelling.
- An act or instance of revolving around a point or axis or oscillating with or as if with a circular or spiral motion.
Players don’t complain when games jerk them through wild dramatic gyrations because they don’t expect games to follow the protocols of storytelling.
He could not read it but, being familiar with his therapist’s unruly [ ], its illegibility struck him as proving nothing.
- The result of writing or drawing awkwardly, hastily, or carelessly.
He could not read it but, being familiar with his therapist’s unruly scrawl, its illegibility struck him as proving nothing.
And the day therapist, usually reticent to talk about himself, was sufficiently [ph] to say, “Yes,” and then, shortly after, “No.
- In an unprepared or unsuspecting state.
And the day therapist, usually reticent to talk about himself, was sufficiently caught off guard to say, “Yes,” and then, shortly after, “No.
The therapist stopped, [ph]. “How,” he said slowly, “did you know I was born a twin?
- To stop, tense onself, become completely motionless.
The therapist stopped, held himself very still. “How,” he said slowly, “did you know I was born a twin?
And then his mouth [ph] a wide, mirthless smile.
- To extend, pulling taut, forming a smile.
And then his mouth stretched into a wide, mirthless smile.
He didn’t mind sharing—it was a big enough house that there was [ph]¡.
- Enough of something for all of the people who want or need it.
He didn’t mind sharing—it was a big enough house that there was plenty of it to go around.
After her walk, she carefully [] her umbrella, shaking off the raindrops before tucking it neatly into her bag.
- To wrap or roll (something, such as a sail or a flag) close to or around something.
After her walk, she carefully furled her umbrella, shaking off the raindrops before tucking it neatly into her bag.
She [pv] on the couch, tucking his knees in and wrapping his arms around herself as she let out an assertive fart.
- Curl up or contract into oneself.
She furled up on the couch, tucking his knees in and wrapping his arms around herself as she let out an assertive fart.
He [] the old map across the table, revealing a labyrinth of roads and territories they had yet to explore.
- Unfold.
He unfurled the old map across the table, revealing a labyrinth of roads and territories they had yet to explore.
After some hesitation, the drowsy penis [ ], gradually growing in size and assertiveness before the enthralled gazes of the expectant ladies, who in turn reciprocated with a round of polite applause.
- Unfold.
After some hesitation, the drowsy penis unfurled, gradually growing in size and assertiveness before the enthralled gazes of the expectant ladies, who in turn reciprocated with a round of polite applause.
Destiny [ ] her lip in a sneer.
- To form into a curved shape.
Destiny curled her lip in a sneer.
One day, without previous warning, she [ ] her hair, whereupon her husband killed her on sight.
- To form into coils or ringlets.
One day, without previous warning, she curled her hair, whereupon her husband killed her on sight.
One day, without previous warning, she curled her hair, [ ] her husband killed her on sight.
- Closely following and in consequence of which. On which.
One day, without previous warning, she curled her hair, whereupon her husband killed her on sight.
The snake [ ] and slithered into her wet vagina.
- To become straightened out from a folded or coiled position.
The snake uncurled and slithered into her wet vagina.
Tons of notebooks and papers were strewn [ ] on the desk.
- In mingled confusion or disorder.
Tons of notebooks and papers were strewn pell-mell on the desk.
The guests stood up and ran [ ] for the door.
- In confused haste.
The guests stood up and ran pell-mell for the door.
We could use a [ ] girl like you on our basketball team.
- Tall and slender. Long-limbed and long-bodied.
We could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team.
You thought that my dick wouldn’t fit in your ass, did you? Well, you know what they say: [ph].
- By staying calm and waiting, even in frustrating situations, you can often achieve better results or avoid unnecessary problems.
You thought that my dick wouldn’t fit in your ass, did you? Well, you know what they say: A little (patience) can go a long way.
There’s a movement among private citizens pushing to legalize rape if the victim is deemed more attractive than the perpetrator, and Neal is [ph] it.
- In the most active or intense part of (something).
There’s a movement among private citizens pushing to legalize rape if the victim is deemed more attractive than the perpetrator, and Neal is right in the thick of it.
In Vampire Survivors, for instance, the essence of persistence lies in the meta-progression, with each run [ ] the player closer to strength through accumulated upgrades.
- To move (or cause to move) by small degrees, progress slowly.
In Vampire Survivors, for instance, the essence of persistence lies in the meta-progression, with each run inching the player closer to strength through accumulated upgrades.
In Vampire Survivors, for instance, the essence of persistence [ph] the meta-progression, with each run inching the player closer to strength through accumulated upgrades.
- Consist, belong.
In Vampire Survivors, for instance, the essence of persistence lies in the meta-progression, with each run inching the player closer to strength through accumulated upgrades.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n Goblins don’t [ph] difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
- To perform some action (in this case, spare) in the quickest, easiest, or cheapest way.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, [ ] players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
- To bring by inducement or allure. Attract.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n’Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who [ph] the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
- To enjoy (something) very much.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n’Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the [ph] process of mastering tight systems.
- Intense or challenging circumstances, forcing a person to adapt quickly and grow under pressure.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering [] systems.
- Difficult to cope with.
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts ‘n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
The [ ] of the court’s ruling is that a number of communities will now have to change their gun laws.
- The final result. Outcome.
The upshot of the court’s ruling is that a number of communities will now have to change their gun laws.
Is there any [ ] to all this other than platitudes?
- The final result. Outcome.
Is there any upshot to all this other than platitudes?
When you get down to it, he’s a sucker. A []. He’s spent more time and money on me in six weeks than all the men I’ve known put together.
- A person who is easily tricked. A stupid or foolish person.
When you get down to it, he’s a sucker. A chump. He’s spent more time and money on me in six weeks than all the men I’ve known put together.
What seems like a huge amount of money to most people is only [ph] to Destiny.
- A relatively small or insignificant amount of money.
What seems like a huge amount of money to most people is only chump change to Destiny.
When they asked if I wanted help, I said no, but now [ph]—it would have saved so much time.
- I wish I had.
When they asked if I wanted help, I said no, but now I’d rather I did—it would have saved so much time.
She had nothing to offer but [ ] comments about Steve’s sexual performance on their first night together.
- Meant to belittle the value or importance of someone or something.
She had nothing to offer but disparaging comments about Steve’s sexual performance on their first night together.
He wrote a story about a hunchback detective with a nose for crime and a [ ] for slovenly, ugly women with stinking feet.
- Lust. Sexual desire.
He wrote a story about a hunchback detective with a nose for crime and a lech for slovenly, ugly women with stinking feet.
Men who preyed on younger women were called [ ], cradle-robbers, dogs.
- A lascivious man.
Men who preyed on younger women were called letches, cradle-robbers, dogs.
If a 2022 budget is not approved, the budget will again [ ] to last year’s amount.
- To come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject).
If a 2022 budget is not approved, the budget will again revert to last year’s amount.
She [ ] the car seat so she could reach the pedals.
- To make correspondent or conformable. To bring to a more satisfactory state.
She adjusted the car seat so she could reach the pedals.
Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually [].
- To make correspondent or conformable.
Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually adjust.
He paused by the garden gate to admire the roses, [ph], before continuing down the path.
- “As is his habit” or “As he customarily does.”
He paused by the garden gate to admire the roses, as is his wont, before continuing down the path.
Dad gave us enough money to [v] us [p] until payday.
- To support or enable to survve temporarily.
Dad gave us enough money to tide us over until payday.
During his teenage years, he often felt self-conscious about his [] complexion.
- Covered with or having small, raised spots on the skin, typically caused by acne or irritation.
During his teenage years, he often felt self-conscious about his pimply complexion.
He relishes getting laughs on stage, such as during question and answer sessions to pro- mote a —especially if he can [pv] the host.
- Respond to or interact with someone (in this case, the host) in a way that creates a dynamic or humorous exchange.
He relishes getting laughs on stage, such as during question and answer sessions to pro- mote a —especially if he can play off the host.
Despite his reclusive image, he consented to [ph] a thousand interviews with the press.
- Much more than.
Despite his reclusive image, he consented to well over a thousand interviews with the press.
He sat in a basement office to [ ] questions about missing or wet newspapers.
- To take care of or respond to (something, such as a telephone call or a request). To give an impromptu answer or solution to.
He sat in a basement office to field questions about missing or wet newspapers.
We’re pretty [] about the upcoming benefit concert featuring a galaxy of rock stars.
- Being in an enthusiastic or exhilarated state.
We’re pretty stoked about the upcoming benefit concert featuring a galaxy of rock stars.
Conflicting emotions [] inside her those days.
- To move turbulently; be in a state of turbulence or agitation.
Conflicting emotions roiled inside her those days.
I think you’re [] about Wendy making fun of you. She doesn’t care enough to even make that effort.
- Wrong.
I think you’re mistaken about Wendy making fun of you. She doesn’t care enough to even make that effort.
She doesn’t know [] about literature, but gives amazing head.
- The least amount; anything at all.
She doesn’t know diddly-squat about literature, but gives amazing head.
Also doodley-squat.
Most established Great Powers were using their [] in diplomatic skill and had no intention of standing aside in silence.
- Force; efectiveness. Favorable margin; advantage.
Most established Great Powers were using their edge in diplomatic skill and had no intention of standing aside in silence.
Within days, all those in the center [ph] a new, interesting-sounding notion.
- To find a way to understand or accept (something).
Within days, all those in the center wrapped their minds around a new, interesting-sounding notion.
[ph], all those in the center wrapped their minds around a new, interesting-sounding notion.
- Before a period of a few days had passed.
Within days, all those in the center wrapped their minds around a new, interesting-sounding notion.
Kafka’s name was entered onto the [ph] of some auxiliary unit pro forma, but with a stipulation that the man in question was “excused indefinitely.”
- A register of the officers and men in a military unit or ship’s company.
Kafka’s name was entered onto the muster roll of some auxiliary unit pro forma, but with a stipulation that the man in question was “excused indefinitely.”
Also, inventory, roster.
Kafka’s name was entered onto the muster roll of some auxiliary unit [ph], but with a stipulation that the man in question was “excused indefinitely.”
- Made or carried out in a perfunctory manner or as a formality.
Kafka’s name was entered onto the muster roll of some auxiliary unit pro forma, but with a stipulation that the man in question was “excused indefinitely.”
The Number 3 streetcar could barely accommodate the crush of visitors.
The Number 3 streetcar could [ ] accommodate the crush of visitors.
- Scarcely; hardly.
The Number 3 streetcar could barely accommodate the crush of visitors.
The Number 3 streetcar could barely [] the crush of visitors.
- To hold without crowding or inconvenience. To make room for.
The Number 3 streetcar could barely accommodate the crush of visitors.
I needed money, and they [] me with a loan.
- To provide with something desired, needed, or suited.
I needed money, and they accommodated me with a loan.
Investors quickly [] themselves to the new market conditions.
- To bring into agreement or concord. Reconcile.
Investors quickly accommodated themselves to the new market conditions.
They bent over backwards trying to [] the special interests of various groups.
- To give cosideration to; allow for.
They bent over backwards trying to accommodate the special interests of various groups.
The Number 3 streetcar could barely accommodate the [ ] of visitors.
- Crowd, mob.
The Number 3 streetcar could barely accommodate the crush of visitors.
The Imperial Infantry Regiment No. 51 Band braved the [] of rain to perform for the crowds.
- A sudden violent wind often with rain or snow. A short-lived commotion.
The Imperial Infantry Regiment No. 51 Band braved the squalls of rain to perform for the crowds.
The Imperial Infantry Regiment No. 51 Band [] the squalls of rain to perform for the crowds.
- To face or endure with courage.
The Imperial Infantry Regiment No. 51 Band braved the squalls of rain to perform for the crowds.
He [v] the afternoon [v].
- To spend or use up (something) in a slow and usually foolish way.
He frittered the afternoon away.
He [pv] his fortune on gambling.
- To spend or use up (something) in a slow and usually foolish way.
He frittered away his fortune on gambling.
She loves eating corn [] with maple syrup.
- A small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat.
She loves eating corn fritters with maple syrup.
Kago did not know that human beings could be as easily [] by a single idea as by cholera or the bubonic plague.
- Kill; bring down.
Kago did not know that human beings could be as easily felled by a single idea as by cholera or the bubonic plague.
If wishes were horses, [ph].
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
Model numbers of the Chupatelapolla car seats can be found on the label on the [] of the seat.
- The side or surface lying underneath.
Model numbers of the Chupatelapolla car seats can be found on the label on the underside of the seat.
The book explores the [] of human nature.
- A side usually hidden from sight; specifically, the more unpleasant or reprehensible side.
The book explores the underside of human nature.
He used to enjoy navigating the sordid [] of city life.
- A vulnerable area. A corrupt or sordid part.
He used to enjoy navigating the sordid underbelly of city life.
A protective covering (as of sawdust, compost, or paper) spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean.
Mulch
The September full moon is called the [ph].
The September full moon is called the harvest moon.
Trout closed the door of the cage and [] it.
- To make fast with or as if with a fastener (usually not intended to llock).
Trout closed the door of the cage and latched it.
