English vocab test Flashcards
ameliorate
Make something bad/unsatisfactory better.
Ex: She tried to ameliorate the situation by bringing cupcakes.
paroxysm
A paroxysm is a series of sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements that your body makes because you are coughing, laughing, or in great pain.
Ex: He burst into a paroxysm of laughter.
eloquence
Fluent or persuasive speaking/writing.
Ex: The man had a great sense of eloquence while promoting Pepsi.
sledge
A vehicle of runners for moving loads/passengers over snow and or ice.
Ex: The sledge was pulled by six dogs.
Prudent
Acting with care/though for the future.
Ex: She always makes prudent decisions.
Consolation
The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
Ex: They gave her consolation after she failed her test.
Toil
Work extremely hard.
Ex: We toiled away in the hot sun.
Gales
Very strong wind or bursts of sound.
Ex: The boat was damaged in a strong gale.
Wavering
Moving in a quivering way; flickering.
Ex: The flame wavered.
Endevour
Try hard to do or achieve something.
Ex: The school endeavors to teach students to be good citizens.
suppliant
Making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority.
Ex: She was suppliant that they give her food.
Dejection
A sad and depressed state.
Ex: She felt deep dejection.
Assail
To attack or assault
Ex: They assailed their enemies.
Dauntless
Showing fearlessness and determination.
Ex: She showed dauntless bravery.
Encompass
To surround.
The boat was encompassed by the large sea.
