First Quiz Flashcards
Adversary
Someone who offers opposition.
Example: the students are unites by shared suffering, and by their common adversary
Aplomb
Great coolness and composure under strain.
Example: I wish I had handled it with aplomb
Apprehensive
In fear or dread of possible evil or harm.
Example: she still feels apprehensive when visiting an unfamiliar zoo
Aptitude
Inherent ability.
Example: I was recently asked in an interview, what is more valued by companies - aptitude or attitude?
Attentive
Taking heed.
Example: you make sure to be extra attentive to your friend
Banish
Send away from a place of residence, as for punishment
Example: napoleon loses so big that he is banished to an island
Barricade
Block off with barriers.
Example: the secret service ordered nearby streets and parking lots barricaded for security
Bluff
Deceive someone about your strength or intentions.
Example: sporting a pity helmet, Nixon observed that “whoever is talking the loudest is pretty sure to be bluffing”
Brackish
Slightly salty.
Example: brackish water can be used, but freshwater is easier and less costly
Brandish
Move or swing back and forth
Example: He brandished
Circumference
The size of something as given by the distance around it.
Example: that’s almost 10 times the circumference of the earth, which is a surprisingly small 24,859.82 miles
Commotion
Confused movement.
Example: moments later came commotion, followed by shouts of “stop pushing me”
Concoction
Any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients.
Example: there are some good combos that blend beautifully with each other to create truly tasty concoctions.
Conspicuous
Obvious to the eye or mind
Example: today, the link is more conspicuous: highlighted in blue, it appears directly beneath the site’s login form
Contortion
A tortuous and twisted shape or position.
Example: there was tumbling, human pyramid and bodies stretched into extraordinary contortions
