Fifth Quiz Flashcards
Persistent
Stubbornly unyielding.
Example: It says, “together we face obstacles and counter the negative with a persistent positive, we might just change the world”.
Pertinent
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand.
Example: You write about things that feel pertinent and urgent to you, and that varies depending on what stage of life you are going through.
Plenteous
affording an abundant supply.
Example: “the harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few”
Potential
Existing in possibility.
Example: What potential global threat should policymakers pay more attention to?
Precipice
a very steep cliff
Example: “Every minute of every day, we were on the precipice of failure, which is an exciting place to be”
Pristine
completely free from dirt of contamination
Example: Back at the jail, Snow White is getting under Anna’s skin a bit –shaking her once pristine view of the princess.
Quell
Overcome or allay
Example: The White House has tried to quell anxieties about the danger of Ebola spreading in the United States
Recluse
One who lives in solitude.
Example: Long before his days as the world’s most famous recluse, Howard Huges flew planes fast and far.
Recuperate
restore to good health or strength.
Example: Sleep is the time when your body recuperates and rebuilds from the day’s stress.
Replenish
Fill something that had previously been emptied.
Example: They bring in dredged sand to replenish the beach
Repugnant
Offensive to the mind.
Example: The truth is that we need only look at recent human history to find real, live, utterly repugnant evil
Restitution
A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury.
Example: While restitution is paid to the victim, criminal fines and felony assessments are paid to a crime victims’ fund.
Sabotage
destroy property or hinder normal operations.
Example: We want at least a district that won’t sabotage dreams of its youths.
Scarcity
A small and inadequate amount.
Example: Water - it’s scarcity, quality and the regulations affecting it - is becoming a new corporate headache.
Scurry
Move about or proceed hurriedly.
Ever wonder how cockroaches scurry around in the dark while you fumble to switch on a kitchen light?
