English Vocab Flashcards
vortex
a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Faculty
a branch of teaching or learning (such as law, medicine, or liberal arts) in an educational institution.
Euphoria
a feeling or well being or elation
Wanly
poor health or lacking vitality
Gilded
covered or tinged with gold or golden color
Manicured
if something, such as a garden, is manicured, it is well cared for and looks very tidy
Beacons
a source of light or inspiration
Carrel
a table that if often partitioned or enclosed and is used for individual study, especially in a library
Mortified
feeling or showing strong shame or embarrassment
Linoleum
a stiff, smooth material that is used for covering floors
Missionary
a person/group undertaking a mission especially a religious mission
Carillon
a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
Reprisal
a retaliatory act
Undulated
having a wavy surface, edge, or markings
Incessant
continuing or following without interruption
Turgid
excessively embellished in style or language
Cacophonous
having an unpleasant mixture of sounds
Wrath
extreme and vengeful anger
Din
a loud, continued sound
Shunted
to move someone or something from one place to another, usually because the person or thing is not wanted
Eluded
to not be caught by someone or something
