Language Arts (Vocabulary) Flashcards
Appall (verb)
To cause someone to be extremely upset or shocked
Appease (verb)
To prevent further disagreement in arguments or war by giving to the opposing side an advantage that they have demanded. It is like to calm or avoid a conflict.
Avaricious (adj.)
Showing an extremely strong wish to get or keep money or possessions
Bides (verb)
To wait calmly for a good opportunity to do something
Brandish (verb)
To wave something in the air in a threatening or excited way
Caldron or cauldron (noun)
A large, round container for cooking in, usually supported over a fire, and used especially in the past
Carouse (verb)
To enjoy yourself by drinking alcohol and speaking and laughing loudly in a group of people
Cleave (verb)
To separate or divide, or cause something to separate or divide, often violently
Courier (noun)
A person or company that takes messages, letters, or parcels from one person or place to another
Equivocate (verb)
To speak in a way that is intentionally not clear and confusing to other people, especially to hide the truth
Harbinger (noun)
A person or thing that shows that something is going to happen soon, especially something bad
Homage (noun)
Deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god
Malice (noun)
The wish to harm or upset other people
Minion (noun)
a person who is not important and who has to do what another person of higher rank orders them to do
Muse (verb)
To think about something carefully and for a long time
Parricide (noun)
The crime of murdering a close relation, especially a parent
Pernicious (adj.)
Having a very harmful effect or influence
Purge (verb)
To get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them
Scruple (noun)
A feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is morally wrong or makes you uncertain about doing it
Surfeit (noun)
An amount that is too large, or is more than is needed
