ged rla vocab Flashcards
astringent
causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues.
circumvent
overcome (a problem or difficulty), typically in a clever and surreptitious way.
impetus
the force or energy with which a body moves.
invocation
The action of invoking something or someone for assistance or as an authority.
mire
a stretch of swampy or boggy ground.
morbid
characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
morbid
characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
paradigm
a typical example or pattern of something; a model.
excitable
responding rather too readily to something new or simulating; too easily excited.
admitting
Allow someone to enter a place.
Variance
the fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent.
caravan
a vehicle equipped for living in, typically a trailer towed by a car and used when traveling for recreation.
crusade
a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.
republic
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
nomad
A person who dosent stay long in the same place.
conquest
to search for.
arid
of land or a climate having little or no rain.
arid
of land or a climate having little or no rain.
corruption
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
pollution
the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
grim
distinct and cynical
indigenous
native Americans in north America
pristine
Spotless condition
reckless
carless and dangerous
seismic
A quake.
vie
to fight.
gratitude
the quality of being thankful.
developmental
concerned with the development of someone or something.
insulin
a hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans, which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
plateau
high flat area of land.
empire
a group of countries or territories that are under the control of a single entity but it can be used figuratively too.
idol
a religious image or a person who people admire and maybe even seem to worship.
sultan
King of a Muslim country.
demonstration
A display.
urbanization
More city like place.
irrigation
supplying dry land with water.
delicate
easily broken or damaged.
whirlwind
Used in similes and metaphors to describe a very energetic or tumultuous person or process.
wonder
To look around.
loyal
A faithful person.
insist
To pressure someone.
customs
common practice.
bashful
shy
prompt
Always on time.
grave
Serious injury.
kindle
To notice.
inspect
To take a look at.
gasp
To catch a breath.
sensitive
easily injured.
vary
depending.
supply
To have resources.
coward
a wimp.
cheerful
Playful.
endure
Embraced.
harsh
punishment.
liveless
cruel.
wisdom
knowledgeable
talent
A strong skill.
decay
declining.
remote
distanced.
timid
not risking.
cling
Hold on.
strive
To go against.
humiliate
To ignore.
conquer
overcome.
intend
purpose for something.
provoke
Taken away.
acrid
serious.
antipathy
very disliked.
empathy
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
empathy
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
