Four Letter Word List Flashcards
Ajar
Slightly open.
The door to the sitting room was ajar.
Avid
Keen interest or enthusiasm for something.
An avid reader of science fiction.
She was avid for information.
Bane
A cause of great distress or annoyance.
The bane of the decorator is the long, narrow hall.
Something, typically poison, that causes death.
Bard
A poet.
He was the national bard of justice, humanity and reform, whose voice went up as a trumpet until the victory was won.
Bent
A natural inclination or strong liking for something; a predilection
A missionary bent on saving souls.
Bevy
A large group.
He was surrounded by a bevy of beautiful girls.
Bilk
Obtain money fraudulently.
Some businesses bilk thousands of dollars from unsuspecting elderly consumers.
Boon
Thing that is helpful or beneficial.
The navigation system will be a boon to both civilian and military users.
Boor
A rude person.
At last the big obnoxious boor had been dealt a stunning blow for his uncouth and belligerent manner.
Curt
Rudely brief.
His reply was curt.
Deft
Skillful and clever.
The script was both deft and literate.
Dire
Serious, urgent
There are dire warnings about breathing the fumes.
Dolt
A stupid person.
The blithering dolt just ruined my essay with his cup of coffee.
Dupe
To trick.
The newspaper was duped into publishing an untrue story.
Gait
A manner or rate if walking.
The easy gait of an athlete.
