Lessons 11-12 Flashcards
accelerate
v. go or cause to go faster; bring about at an earlier time
attitude
n. height above sea level or the earth’s surface
anxious
adj. worried; concerned; eager; wishing strongly
(anxiety) n. great uneasiness or concern
brace
v. make stronger by giving support; make ready for a shock; prepare
n. something used to support a weak part
(bracing) adj. giving energy to; refreshing
confident
adj. certain; sure
(confidence) n. lack of doubt; feeling of being certain; trust in another to keep a secret
contact
n. touching or joining of two things; condition of being in communication with others
v. communicate with
exult
v. be joyful; show great happiness
(exultant) adj. very happy
hangar
n. building where aircraft are kept and repaired
maximum
n. greatest or highest number or amount
adj. being the greatest or highest number or amount
methodical
adj. done in a regular, orderly way
nonchalant
adj. having the appearance of not caring; seeming to show a lack of concern
saunter
v. walk without hurrying; stroll in a relaxed, unhurried manner
n. relaxed, unhurried way
solo
n. musical piece for one voice or a single instrument
adj. made or done by one person
v. fly alone, especially for the first time
stall
n. place for an animal in a barn; small stand or booth where things are sold from
v. suddenly loose power; delay by being evasive
proceed
v. go on, especially after stopping for a while; continue
convalesce
v. get back health and strength after an illness
dedicate
v. set aside for a certain purpose; devote to a serious time; name, address, or set aside as an honor
dictate
v. give orders; command; say aloud while another writes down the words
(dictator) n. person who has complete control over a country; person who is obeyed without question
exasperate
v. make angry; annoy
(exasperating) adj. very annoying
notable
adj. deserving of attention; outstanding
overdue
adj. coming later than expected or needed; upbraid when owed
overthrow
v. end the rule of; defeat; often by using force
(overthrew) v. past tense
n. action of overthrowing
penetrate
v. pierce; pass into or through
portrait
n. drawing, painting, or photograph of a person, especially the face
rebel
n. person who refuses to obey orders or the law
v. refuse to accept control by others
(rebellious) adj. fighting against another’s control; disobedient
(rebellion) n. open opposition to another’s control
restrict
v. keep within certain limits
(restriction) limit
seldom
adv. not often; rarely
stimulate
v. make more active
tempest
n. violent windstorm usually with snow, rain, or hail
(tempestuous) adj. stormy; wild
upbringing
n. care and training a child gets while growing up
