Hard 3 Flashcards
What is the alternative spelling for hocus-pocus?
hokus-pokus
This term is often used in magic or trickery contexts.
What is a narwhal?
A type of whale known for its long, spiral tusk
The narwhal is often referred to as the ‘unicorn of the sea’.
Define melancholy.
A deep, persistent sadness.
What are merfolk?
Mythical beings that are half human and half fish.
What are gargoyles?
Stone creatures designed to convey water from a roof and protect buildings.
What does skeptical mean?
Having doubts or reservations.
What is a palette?
A board for mixing colors in painting.
What are ogres?
Mythical creatures often depicted as large and brutish.
What is a goatee?
Facial hair that is grown on the chin.
Define grotesque.
Distorted and unnatural in shape or appearance.
What is a threshold?
The entrance or beginning point of something.
What does flamboyant mean?
Tending to attract attention because of exuberance or confidence.
What is famine?
Severe scarcity of food.
What is linoleum?
A floor covering made from natural materials.
What is the currency known as pesos?
Monetary unit used in several Latin American countries.
Define rogue.
A dishonest or unprincipled person.
What is amnesia?
A loss of memory.
What does fruition mean?
The realization or fulfillment of a plan or project.
What does bygone refer to?
Something that is from an earlier time.
What is a committee?
A group of individuals appointed for a specific function.
What is a mirage?
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions.
What does newfangled mean?
Different from what one is used to; modern.
What is a surcharge?
An additional charge or payment.
Define marksmanship.
The skill of shooting accurately.
What is a column?
A vertical support structure or a written article in a publication.
What is a plaque?
A flat plate or tablet used for commemorative purposes.
What does rebuke mean?
To express sharp disapproval or criticism.
Define adversity.
Difficulties or misfortune.
What is a symphony?
A complex musical composition for orchestras.
What color is aquamarine?
A bluish-green color.
What is an altar?
A table or flat surface used in religious rituals.
Define stylistic.
Relating to the style of something.
What does flailed mean?
To wave or swing wildly.
What are errands?
Short trips taken to perform specific tasks.
What is a spree?
A lively or wild outing.
What does steeped mean?
Soaked or immersed in a liquid.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a small amount of something.
smattering
What is a bibliophile?
A person who loves books.
What is graphite?
A form of carbon used in pencils.
What does halo refer to?
A circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon.
What does feisty mean?
Lively, spirited, or aggressive.
What does transfixed mean?
To be made motionless with amazement or terror.
What is aluminum?
A lightweight, silvery-white metal.
What does residential mean?
Relating to housing or living areas.
What is a deposition?
A formal statement taken under oath.
What is a veterinarian?
A medical professional who treats animals.
What is a skiff?
A small boat.
What is a totem?
A symbolic object or figure, often representing a clan or family.
What does inferno mean?
A large fire that is dangerously out of control.
What is a buzzard?
A type of bird of prey.
What does eliminate mean?
To remove or get rid of.
What does writhes mean?
To twist or squirm in pain.
What are mourners?
People who express sorrow for someone’s death.
What does respiratory mean?
Relating to breathing or the organs involved in breathing.
What does perpetrate mean?
To carry out or commit a harmful act.
What are intestines?
The long tube in the body that processes food.
What does sanitation refer to?
The maintenance of hygienic conditions.
What does barren mean?
Empty or unable to produce.
What does lavishly mean?
In a rich or extravagant manner.
Fill in the blank: To __________ is to be enough or adequate.
suffice
What does giddily mean?
In a joyful or excitable manner.
What is a tiff?
A small argument or disagreement.
What does leeward mean?
In the direction away from the wind.
What does hurly-burly refer to?
A state of chaos or confusion.
What is monotone?
A single, unchanging tone of voice.
What does parroting mean?
To repeat someone else’s words.
What is a techie?
A person who is knowledgeable about technology.
What does gruesome mean?
Causing shock or horror.
What is a tsunami?
A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes.
What does anomaly mean?
A deviation from the norm.
What is banishment?
The act of being expelled from a place.
What is magenta?
A purplish-red color.
What does conveyance mean?
The act of transporting something.
What is a cohort?
A group of people banded together.
What is kindling?
Small sticks or twigs used to start a fire.
What does treachery mean?
Breach of trust; betrayal.
What does mañana mean?
Spanish for ‘tomorrow’.
What does squeal mean?
To make a high-pitched sound.
What does tersely mean?
In a brief and concise manner.
What is autism?
A developmental disorder affecting communication and behavior.
What is a foyer?
An entrance hall or open area in a building.
What does straightforward mean?
Easy to understand or simple.
What is a vial?
A small container used for holding liquids.
What does foist mean?
To impose something unwanted on someone.
What is Samhain?
A Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season.
What does crystalline mean?
Having the structure and form of a crystal.
What does sentient mean?
Able to perceive or feel things.
What are technicalities?
Specific details or rules that may be complex.
What are crannies?
Small, narrow spaces or openings.
What does incorporeal mean?
Not composed of matter; intangible.
What does Tlingit refer to?
A Native American people of the Pacific Northwest.
What are detainees?
Individuals held in custody.
What does delinquent mean?
Typically refers to a young person who commits minor crimes.
What does grudgingly mean?
In a reluctant or unwilling manner.
What does smoldering mean?
Burning slowly without flame.
What is karma?
The belief that actions influence future consequences.
What is a Cyclops?
A mythological giant with a single eye.
What does translucent mean?
Allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes.
What does glabrous mean?
Smooth and hairless.
What are gondolas?
Long, narrow boats used in Venetian canals.
What is pentameter?
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
What are chlorofluorocarbons?
Chemical compounds used in refrigeration and aerosol propellants.
