ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS Flashcards
Lethargy
A pathological state of sleepiness or deep unresponsiveness and inactivity
Frazzled
Showing the effects of exhaustion or a force to make a great effort
Petulantly
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered
Ominous
Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen
Crescendo
The loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound
Languid
(of a period of time) relaxed and peaceful
Palpable
A feeling so intense it seems almost tangible
So happy or such a big thick emotion you can almost ‘touch it’
Supplementary
Completing or enhancing something (might be in addition)
Adherence
Attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief.
Assimilated
To absorb and integrate (combine) ; to take in and understand fully
Meticulously
In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thorough
Infringed
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement…
Admonition
A firm warning or dissaproval
Aptitude
A natural ability to do something
Carnage
The killing of a large number of people