Fall Final Exam - Vocab Flashcards
Detonate
Explode, Cause to Explode
The bomb failed to detonate over its target.
Unwieldy
bulky; unmanageable because of size
The box was too unwieldy for Cece to carry inside all by herself so Tristin had to help.
Wager
bet; gamble; risk something on the outcome of a contest or uncertain event
Tristin made a wager that the chiefs would win.
Podium
raised platform
The presenter stood behind the podium to give his speech.
Probe
Investigation
The doctor probed the wound with his finger.
The FBI agent probed the suspect for information on the girls disappearance.
Ascetic
self-denying; person who shuns pleasure
He chose an ascetic life of prayer, fasting, and manual labour.
Prodigious
Enormous, gigantic
Tristin ate a prodigious amount of nachos before he had to run and gave himself an upset stomach.
Residual
Remaining after a part is used or taken
After everyone ate Thanksgiving dinner there was very little residual left for leftovers the next day.
Parsimonious
Stingy
I thought my mom was being parsimonious when she wouldn’t buy me the new Jordans I wanted.
Ephemeral
short lived; fleeting
Day-lily blossoms are ephemeral; they last only for a day.
Ambrosial
Tastes or smells really good
The flavor of the pineapples in Costa Rica is ambrosial. They taste and smell really good.
Reticent
Inclined to be silent; uncommunicative; reserved
Have you noticed that people who boast about their successes are reticent about their failures?
Ant: Frank; forward; unrestrained.
Abhor
Hate, detest, utterly detest
I can’t stand that kid. In fact, I abhor him.
Raze
Demolish; level to the ground.
The building was so razed during the fire that it had to be razed.
Ant: Build; erect
Anemia
Lack of a normal level of red blood cells.
When my mom was pregnant she had to take a blood test to make for certain she didn’t have anemia.
Hamper
interference with, hinder, impede.
We tried to leave the stadium quickly but the dense crowed hampered our progress.
Ant: aid; help out
Wane
Decrease gradually in power or size; decline; sink.
Trump may not be re-elected. His popularity is waning.
Ant: Rise, increase
Ebullient
Overthrowing with enthusiasm; cheerful.
Dad was ebullient when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl.
Ant. Weary
Ameliorate
improve, to become better.
I expected the Chiefs to ameliorate as the season progressed, but they got worse.
Ant. Worsen
Indolent
Lazy; dislike of working hard.
I was so comfortable snuggling up with Chewy that I became indolent and did not want to get up to study.
Libel
False or defamatory statement written or printed. Slander.
We will sue the newspaper that printed this libel statement about our company.
Ant. Praise; applaude
Levity
Lack of proper seriousness.
Mrs. Robertson does not like it when we act with levity in her class and goof off.
Ant. Seriousness
Lionize
Treat as highly important; respect
Sometimes bigger athletes are lionized without having to prove their worth.
Plaudit
Applause; enthusiastic praise.
Responding to the plaudits; the band came back on the stage and played another song.
Ant. Booing
