English Vocab (30) Flashcards
acronym (noun)
Acronym = a short form of a name
console (verb)
Console = to comfort someone sad/dissapointed
contrite (adjective)
contrite = feeling sorry or having done something wrong
fate (noun)
fate = an outcome or series of events in someones life beyond control
flamboyant (adjective)
flamboyant = brightly colored
forge (verb)
forge = to move forward or gain something w/ effort
frantic (adjective)
frantic = wild w/ anxiety or fear
gloat (verb)
gloat = to show in a rude or selfish way someone is pleased by there own success
guffaw (verb)
guffaw = to laugh suddenly or loudly
mesa (noun)
mesa = a flat elevated area of land
nonchalant (adjective)
nonchalant = casual or indifferent
oblivion (noun)
oblivion = the state of being forgotten or unknown
ornery (adjective)
ornery = bad tempered or quarrelsome
rouse (verb)
rouse = to awaken or bring out of a daydream
ruckus (noun)
ruckus = a disturbance or noisy, confused activity
sarcastic (adjective)
sarcastic = relating words or gestures that mean the opposite
smug (adjective)
smug = showing or feeling pride
troupe (noun)
troupe = a group of stage performers that work together
vanquish (verb)
vanquish = to defeat in battle
wistful (adjective)
wistful = filled with or showing a sad longing for something
vouch (verb)
vouch = to confirm that something is true
contraband (noun)
contraband = goods or merch whose possession is prohibited
cordial (adjective)
cordial = sincerely or deeply felt
downcast (adjective)
downcast = low in spirit
dubious (adjective)
dubious = doubtful and giving ride to uncertainty
opportune (adjective)
opportune = occurring at an appropriate time
spiel (verb)
spiel = to tell extravagantly or rapid speech
surly (adjective)
surly = threatening in appearance
tactful (adjective)
tactful = keen sense of what to do or say
wayward (adjective)
wayward = following no clear principle or law
