English vocab test #2 Flashcards
Oblivion
Definition: : The state of being unaware or unconsious of what’s happening
Ex: Obsorbed in her work, she was oblivious of her surroundings
exertion
Definition: Physical or mental effort
Ex: He was panting from the exertion of climbing up the stairs
relinquish
Definition: Voluntarily cease
Ex: He signed a form to relinquish ownership of the business
utility
Definition: the state of being useful
Ex: Her car was a great utility
taint
Definition: a trace of a bad/undesirable substance
or
to put a bad trace into something (polute)
Ex: The air was tainted by the fumes of the cars.
Indefatigable
Definition: (of a person or their efforts), persisting tirelessly
Ex: She had been an indefatigable protester for women’s rights for several years.
onslaught
Definition: a fierce or destructive attack
Ex: Apple has faced an onslaught from competitors like Sony and Dell.
Omen
Definition: An event regarded to as a potent of good or evil
Ex: Ravens are considered to be birds of ill omen.
Avidity
Definition: Extreme eagerness or entusiasm
Ex:He read detective stories with avidity
irrevocable
Definition: Not able to be changed, reversed. or recovered; final
ex: Her test score was irrevocable
disposition
Definiton: A person’s inherit qualities of mind and character
Ex: She had a sweet disposition
Fidelity
Definition: Faithfulness/loyalty
Ex: Dogs are known for their fidelity
apathy
Definition: Lack of interest, entusiasm, or concern
Ex: She listened to the lesson with apathy.
amiable
Defintion: Having or displaying a friendly/plessant manner
Ex: She was so amiable that it was hard not to like her.
Arduous
Definition: difficult & tiring
Ex:The journey was long and arduous
