Deck 14 Flashcards
petrify (v)
/ˈpɛtrɪfʌɪ/
- Change (organic matter) into a stony substance by encrusting or replacing it with a calcareous, siliceous, or other mineral deposit
- Make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move
receptacle
/rɪˈsɛptək(ə)l/
- A hollow object used to contain something
suffragist (n)
/ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/
A person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
suffrage
/ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
The right to vote in political elections
weighty (adj)
/ˈweɪti/
Weighing a great deal; heavy
Of great seriousness and importance
Having a great deal of influence on events or decisions
belittle (v)
/bɪˈlɪt(ə)l/
Dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant
elucidate (v)
/ɪˈl(j)uːsɪdeɪt/
Make (something) clear; explain
gravity (n)
/ˈɡravɪti/
- The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass
- Extreme importance; seriousness
- Solemnity of manner
jargon (n)
/ˈdʒɑːɡ(ə)n/
- Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand
- A translucent, colourless, or smoky gem variety of zircon
neologism (n)
/nɪˈɒlədʒɪz(ə)m/
A newly coined word or expression
The coining or use of new words
recluse (n)
/rɪˈkluːs/
A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people
supercilious (adj)
/suːpəˈsɪlɪəs/
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
whelp
/wɛlp/
- (n) A puppy
- (n) A boy or young man (often as a disparaging form of address)
- (v)(Of a female dog) give birth to (a puppy)
semantic (adj)
/sɪˈmantɪk/
Relating to meaning in language or logic.
glean (v)
/ɡliːn/
- Obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty
Collect gradually - Gather (leftover grain) after a harvest
