English Vocab Flashcards
Plausible
ADJ
Believable, reasonable, appearing true
Sequel
NOUN
follow up or continuation
Facetious
ADJ
humorous, not meant silly
Cower
VERB
to crouch or shrink in fear or terror
Pulverize
VERB
to grind or pound into dust; to destroy
Intrigue
NOUN
To plot or scheme; an underhanded plot
Ample
ADJ
more than enough; spacious, large
Disdain
VERB
contempt; to scorn or disrespect
Prodigal
ADJ
extravagant; lavish, or a person who is extravagant
Aghast
ADJ
filled with amazement because of terror or fear
Ethical
ADJ
having to do with morals and values
Apparition
NOUN
Ghost or ghostly figure
Volatile
ADJ
Highly changeable, explosive
Assert
VERB
to declare or state as true; maintain; defend
Jurisdiction
NOUN
an area of authority or control
Plebeian
ADJ
common or low class; person of low class
Epitaph
NOUN
And inscription on a tombstone
Indiscriminate
ADJ
Unselective; without restraint or control
Inaudible
ADJ
unable to hear
Proximity
NOUN
Close or near
Etymology
AUD= to hear JURI= right, law DICT= word, speak PROX= near SEQU, SECU= follow