english vocabulary Flashcards
dawned
The moment when something becomes clear or understood.
Synonyms:
Became clear
Realized
It finally dawned on me that I had forgotten my keys at home.
prickle
A slight, tingling sensation on the skin, often caused by fear, excitement, or cold.
I felt a prickle on my hand when I touched the cactus.
scrawny
The word “scrawny” refers to someone or something that is very thin or skinny, often in an unattractive or unhealthy way.
Synonyms:
Thin
Skinny
The scrawny cat wandered into the yard looking for food.
consorted
To associate or keep company with someone:
Synonyms:
Collaborated
Conspired
She consorted with her friends at the café every weekend
solemnly
In a serious, grave, or earnest manner.
Synonyms:
Seriously, earnestly, gravely, thoughtfully.
She solemnly promised to always support her friends in times of need.
slender
Thin, delicate, or slim
Synonyms:
Slim, thin, lean, narrow, slight.
She wore a slender silver bracelet that sparkled in the sunlight.
galloped
To run fast in a manner resembling a horse galloping; to move quickly or with a bounding motion.
synonym:
Raced, charged, sprinted
The children galloped across the field, excited to reach the playground.
cradling
Holding, supporting,
She was cradling the baby in her arms, singing a soft lullaby to help him sleep.
capricious
Capricious describes someone who is unpredictable and prone to sudden changes in mood or behavior without much thought.
bilious
Bad-tempered, irritable, or spiteful.
vain
Meaning:
Having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
fatigue,
Meaning: Small, shiny, decorative objects often sewn onto clothing for ornamentation; also refers to small glittering spots or flashes of light.
Synonyms: Sequins, glitter, sparkles, embellishments.
Sentence: Her dress was adorned with golden spangles that shimmered under the lights.
spangles
Meaning: Small, shiny, decorative objects often sewn onto clothing for ornamentation; also refers to small glittering spots or flashes of light.
Synonyms: Sequins, glitter, sparkles, embellishments.
Sentence: Her dress was adorned with golden spangles that shimmered under the lights.
frail
Meaning: Weak or delicate, either physically or morally.
Synonyms: Weak, delicate, fragile, feeble.
Sentence: The frail old man needed help crossing the street due to his unsteady legs.
Treacherously
Meaning: In a way that betrays trust or is dangerously unstable and unpredictable.
Synonyms: Deceitfully, disloyally, unfaithfully, perilously.
Sentence: The spy acted treacherously, sharing confidential information with the enemy.
Agitated
Meaning: Feeling or appearing troubled, nervous, or disturbed.
Synonyms: Anxious, upset, flustered, unsettled.
Sentence: He became agitated when he couldn’t find his wallet before catching the train.
