english flashcards

Question 1

Bicker

Answer 1

To Argue

Question 2

implore

Answer 2

To beg

Question 3

Nonchalent

Answer 3

appearing casually calm and relaxed

Question 4

gallant

Answer 4

brave; heroic.

Question 5

reckless

Answer 5

without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action.

Question 6

delirious

Answer 6

in an acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication and characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.

Question 7

wrangle

Answer 7

a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated.

Question 8

scoundrel

Answer 8

a dishonest or unscrupulous person

Question 9

mock

Answer 9

to repeat someone’s behavior

Question 10

vast

Answer 10

of very great extent or quantity

Question 11

mimic

Answer 11

imitate

Question 12

quiver

Answer 12

tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

Question 13

grimace

Answer 13

an ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

Question 14

acquitted

Answer 14

free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

Question 15

reluctant

Answer 15

unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

Question 16

cunning

Answer 16

having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.

Question 17

elude

Answer 17

evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

Question 18

vague

Answer 18

of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

Question 19

dogged

Answer 19

having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Question 20

dismissed

Answer 20

order or allow to leave; send away.

Question 21

indignant

Answer 21

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Question 22

aghast

Answer 22

filled with horror or shock.

Question 23

aloof

Answer 23

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Question 24

devious

Answer 24

showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.

Question 25

dumbfounded

Answer 25

greatly astonished or amazed.

Question 26

sullen

Answer 26

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.

Question 27

recurring

Answer 27

occurring again periodically or repeatedly.

Question 28

falter

Answer 28

start to lose strength or momentum.

Question 29

vital

Answer 29

absolutely necessary or important; essential.

Question 30

escort

Answer 30

a person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection or as a mark of rank.

Question 31

vacant

Answer 31

having no fixtures, furniture, or inhabitants; empty.