Exam Review Flashcards
trivial
unimportant
wince
flinch, usually in pain or disgust
abate
make fade, go away
rupture
burst, break open, explode
throb
beat, pulsate usually in pain
notify
tell someone, let them know what is going on
grim
dark, gloomy, bad things happening
affliction
illness, disease
perceive
how someone feels about or sees things
robust
strong
accelerate
to speed up
abrupt
sudden, unexpected
incredulous
unbelievable, doubtful
abnormal
not normal, unusual, not common
flabbergast
to surprise
antagonize
to make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike
apathy
a lack of interest or concern
arbitrate
to settle a disagreement between two parties
bestow
to give as an honor; to present as a gift
bigot
one who is not tolerant of people who are different
capsize
to turn bottom-side-up; overturn
compromise
the settlement of a disagreement by having each side give up something
epidemic
a rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something
haggle
to argue in a petty, back-and-forth manner, especially about a price
homicide
the killing of one person by another
irate
very angry; furious
permanent
lasting for a long time, maybe forever
persist
to continue steadily in an action, to refuse to stop or be changed; to last, remain
rant
to speak wildly and violently
wrath
intense anger
addict
A person who becomes dependent on something
sullen
Silent or gloomy because of anger
quench
To put out, extinguish, satisfy
mirth
Joy, fun, laughter
acquire
To gain ownership of something
firebrand
A troublemaker
magnetic
Having the power to attract
urgent
Immediate action needed, needs to be done right away
gravity
Force that holds things to Earth
subtle
Delicate or difficult to perceive
toxic
Bad for you, poisonous
wary
Cautious and watchful
conjure
To make something happen or come into being as though by magic
aspire
To aim for or seek
chorus
A group of people trained to sing together
Ajar
Partly open
Annihilate
To destroy completely; to leave in utter ruin
Avert
To turn away; to prevent
Canine
Of or relating to dogs
Citrus
Fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, limes
Infamous
Having a very bad reputation;famous for something evil
Incident
Something that happens in real life or in a story
Figment
Something that is made up in the mind but has no connection to reality
Fruitless
Useless;unsuccessful
Pending
Unfinished;remaining to be decided
Poised
Balanced or ready for action;calm and controlled
Prior
Earlier, former
Radiant
Shining, bright;giving off light or energy
Saga
A story of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account
Uncertainty
Doubt;the state of being unsure
Acclaim
Approval or loud applause
Acrid
Sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell
Braggart
Someone who brags a lot
Brawl
A big noisy fight, often involving lots of people
Docile
We’ll behaved;easy to handle
Dumbfound
To make speechless with amazement
Flaw
A slight fault;a defect
Gaudy
Too flashy and showy
Illiterate
Unable to read or write
Lavish
Much more than enough;extravagant
Peevish
Showing annoyance or irritation;being in a bad mood
Potential
Possible; capable of being or becoming
Retort
A quick or clever reply
Vicious
Evil, spiteful; painfully severe or extreme
Vista
A distant view or prospect
Admonish
To warn against something; to scold
Anonymous
Unknown or unnamed
Astute
Smart and perceptive
Bystander
One who looks on or observes;a person present but not taking part
Casualty
A person killed or injured in war or accident
Deceased
Dead
Downright
Thoroughly, totally
Grimy
Very dirty, covered with dirt or soot
Homage
Honor or respect shown publicly
Hurtle
To move with great speed; to rush violently
Legitimate
Lawful; according to the laws or rules; genuine or justifiable
Lethal
Causing death or made to cause death
Magnitude
The great size or importance of something
Stodgy
Heavy, dull, or boring; old fashioned
Utmost
Greatest, highest, farthest
Authentic
Genuine;real;true
Bewilder
To puzzle completely;confuse
Canny
Smart and careful
Cater
To try to satisfy the needs of;try to make things easy and pleasant
Climax
The highest or most intense moment
Confront
To stand up to; to face boldly
Debut
A first public appearance
Fathom
To figure out; to understand
Maternal
Of or like a mother
Narrative
A story;detailed report
Nurture
To bring up, care for, train, or nourish
Orthodox
In agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things
Prowess
Great skill or ability
Snare
To trap, catch, or get
Tamper
To interfere with; to mess with rashly or foolishly
abode
a home; place where someone lives
acknowledge
to admit that something is real or true
agitate
to disturb either physically or emotionally; to shake up
dismantle
to take apart, often making something useless
dismal
causing sadness or gloom
hospitable
being nice and generous to strangers or guests
intensify
to make or become more intense; to strengthen
implore
to beg for something, or to ask very seriously
inundate
to overwhelm with too much of something; to flood or cover, as with water
negligent
being careless; not paying attention to the things you have to do
oration
a speech, especially one in public for a special occasion
perturb
to bother or disturb greatly
reprimand
to scold in a very strong or serious way
sequel
something that comes after something else, especially a book or movie that continues the story of an earlier work
supervise
to be in charge of something or someone; to manage
Browse
To look through or glance at casually
Counterfeit
Not genuine, fake
Devour
To eat up hungrily or quickly; to take in eagerly
Dishearten
To shake or destroy the courage of;to discourage
Emblem
A symbol or sign
Exuberant
Extremely enthusiastic
Lurk
To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack
Mellow
Soft, gentle, pleasant
Pique
To excite to action;to hurt the pride of
Pluck
To pull off or out;to pick
Ponder
To think about; to consider carefully
Presume
To take for granted; to assume or suppose
Patronize
To give one business as a customer regularly or to provide financial help
Preview
Something seen in advance
Recede
To move back or to drop to a lower level
Congested
Overcrowded; filled too full
Customary
Usual, normal, routine
Distraught
Troubled and disturbed emotionally
Drone
A remote controlled device; buzzing or humming
Ensue
To follow;to come as a result of
Feud
A bitter; long term argument or hostility
Flagrant
Shockingly noticeable or evident, usually in a disgraceful way
Hybrid
Made from unlike parts; combining different elements
Impede
To get in the way of; to interfere with the movement of
Infuriate
To make extremely angry or furious
Momentum
The force or speed with which something moves
Nomadic
Moving about from place to place without settling down
Trickle
To fall by drops or flow in a small stream
Upright
Vertical, straight; good, honest
Vindictive
Bearing a grudge; eager to take revenge
