friday quiz Flashcards
Impetuous
Adjective Acting or done quickly and without thought or care
speech:We made an impetuous decision to go swimming in the lake in December
Colloquial
Adjective Informal, conversational style
speech:Your teacher will comment if you use colloquial language in your formal essays.
Adverse
Adjective Preventing success or development
speech;Due to the adverse weather conditions, the plane had to make an emergency landing.
Ominous
Adjective Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
speech;There were ominous noises coming from under the bed, and she knew the monster was coming for revenge
Anomaly
Noun Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
speech; Since my son has a history of failing classes. His good grades area welcome anomaly
Progressive
Adjective Favoring or implementing new, forward-thinking ideas
speech;Each year, the technology industry remains progressive with its new ideas.
Cunning
Adjective Something done skillfully or with clever deception
speech; Despite the complex security system in modern vehicles, cunning thieves still manage to steal them.
Palpable
Adjective Able to be touched or felt
speech; As the bank was being robbed, the sense of fear among the patrons was palpable
Foible
Noun, A minor weakness in someone’s character
speech;Helen’s uncontrollable temper is a foible that is bound to get her into trouble one day
Retribution
Noun pay back for another’s actions
Desecrate
Verb to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect
Inept
Adjective without skill or aptitude for a particular task
Depravity
Noun moral corruption wickedness
Defiant
Adjective choosing to disobey rules or a person of authority
Decrepit
Adjective Beat up from wear or age
