LA Flashcards
Sedentary
Characterized by or requiring a sitting posture
Working on the computer all day creates a sedentary lifestyle.
Alphabetical
In the order of the letters of the alphabetic
I can say the US states in alphabetical order.
Dispel
To drive off in various directions, disperse
The dream catcher on my bed dispels bad dreams.
Impenetrable
Not penetrable;that cannot be penetrated, pierced or entered.
The bullets were impenetrable when fired into the bullet proof vest.
Novice
A person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc. in which he or she is placed.
Since I am new to the game, my coach calls me a novice in Lacrosse.
Impoverished
Bankrupt, barren, broke, drained; empty, flat broke, needy, poverty stricken
Detroit is an impoverished urban city with a high crime rate and filed for bankruptcy
Connoisseur
A person who is competent (educated) to pass critical judgement in art, food, music
My old art teacher is a connoisseur in Modern Art.
Unquenchable
To satisfy thirst, desires, passion, to put out a fire.
The firefighters were fighting an Unquenchable forest fire.
Consensus
Majority of opinion
The consensus of the student council is that summer vacation is to short.
Unsightly
Distasteful or unpleasant
The wound healed in an unsightly way developing into a big scar.
Disentangle
To be free from entanglement, to untangle
I defanged my gold chain that had been in knots for years.
Patronize
To adopt an air of condescension toward someone
The professor who patronized his students is not well liked.
Malice
Strong desire to harm so done either physically or emotionally because up you hate them.
The bullies in school commit malice by hurtful name calling.
Distortion
The state of being distorted or confused.
I became dizzy and distoritioned when I got off the seesaw.
Concise
Expressing or covering much information using few words.
My speech was concise and to the point.
