ELA 4 Flashcards
Berserk
In a state of violent or destructive rage; frenzied
Jubilee
A joyous celebration especially of a special anniversary
Juggernaut
a massive and inescapable force or object that crushes whatever is in its path
Kowtow
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission; to bow or act in subservient manner
Maelstrom
whirlpool; turmoil; agitated state of mind
Mecca
: a place regarded as a center for a specified group, activity, or interest. a mecca for shoppers.
Nabob
a wealthy, influential person
Saga
shrewd; wise; long story, prose narrative
Shibboleth
a custom or phrase distinctive of a particular group, class, etc.
Example: any in-group word or phrase that can distinguish members from outsiders.
Trek
to travel or migrate, esp. slowly or with great difficulty
Adjunct
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it holding an inferior position; an assistant
Amalgamate
to combine; to mix together
Contiguous
side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time
Diffuse
Spread widely, disseminate; dispersed, widely spread out, or wordy and going off-topic (adj)
Example: Cig some diffuses in hair
Diverge
to vary; go in different directions from the same point
Parity
equality
Periphery
a boundary line; perimeter; an outside surface
Synergy
the combined force of two distinct elements that is more powerful then each alone.
Transcend
to rise above or beyond, exceed
Unison
all together
Adumbrate
Give a rough outline of; foreshadow; reveal only partially; obscure; sketch out in vague way
Arcane
known or understood by only a few; obscure, secret
Covert
Secret; hidden
Educe
to draw or bring out
Fathom
(v.) to understand, get to the bottom of
Impervious
Impenetrable
Limpid
clear; transparent
Manifest
Obvious; very clear; evident
Nebulous
Hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused
Translucent
Partially transparent