List 32 Flashcards
Hem
n. the edge of a piece of cloth that has been folded over and sewn, especially on a piece of
clothing; edge, fold
Collateral
adj/n. a security pledged for the repayment of a loan; side by side; insurance, deposit, warranty
Prototype
n. an original model on which later versions are patterned
Futile
adj. useless; having no useful result; trifling and frivolous
Nominate
v. to suggest a person for a position or office; to formally suggest that someone be chosen for an important role, prize, position, etc.
Arduous
adj. difficult to accomplish; characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
Indignant
adj. angry; angered at something unjust or wrong; outraged, furious
Berate
v. to scold angrily; to criticize angrily
Accrue
v. to accumulate or increase over time
Defame
v. to destroy the reputation by saying or writing bad or false things about them
Transitory
adj. short-lived or temporary
Furtive
adj. secretive, stealthy
Brusque
adj. say things quickly and shortly and sounding rude; behaving in a direct, and unfriendly way; abrupt, brisk
Adorn
v. to decorate with ornaments
Swivel
v. to turn around a fixed central point; to turn on a whirl; spin, rotate
Decimate
v. to destroy or kill a large part of; slaughter, devastate
Diversion
n. distraction; entertainment; amusement
Unflinching
adj. firm and determined, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back; uncompromising, unwavering
Whimsical
adj. capricious, unusual, playful, unpredictable
Pertain
v. to relate to, affect
Encounter
v. a brief meeting, especially one that is unplanned, unexpected; meet, confront
Splice
v/n. to join or unite together
Contention
n. argument, dispute, disaggreement
Archaic
adj. ancient, old-fashioned, outdated
Promenade
v/n. a leisurely walk; to walk in a relaxed way; stroll
Motive
n. a reason for doing something; a design or a pattern used as a decoration; a theme in a work of literature or a piece of music; intention
Gimmick
n. a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business
Egress
n. act of going out; exit
Finnesse
n. delicate skill; tact and cleverness
Substantiate
v. to establish by proof or competent evidence; verify, prove
Chide
v. to express disapproval
scold, reprimand
Temperate
adj. mild, moderate
Subdue
v. to conquer or bring under control; to make less intense or prominent; soothe
Satire
n. a play, movie, or novel in which humor or exaggeration is used to criticize something; a way of using humor or show that someone or something is foolish, weak, bad
Rabble
n. a disorderly and tumultuous crowd; a mob
Bombast
n. arrogant
Buffoon
n. a clown; a jester
Titanic
adj. enormous in size or strength; gigantic, massive, colossal
Hostile
adj/n. unfriendly, aggressive, intimidating
Unprecedented
adj. never done or known before; extraordinary, unmatched
Clique
n. a small, exclusive group
Elude
v. to avoid or escape
Tranquility
n. peace, calmness
Replenish
v. refill
Divulge
v. to reveal, to give somebody information that is supposed to be secret; to make information known
Tenacity
n. persistent determination, stubbornness
Potency
n. strength, power
force
Brandish
v. to wave or flourish in a menacing fashion; wield, wave, flaunt
Eminent
adj. famous and respected, especially in a particular profession; unusual, excellent
Paramount
adj. most important， supreme, dominant
Innuendo
n. a hing, indirect suggestion, or reference
Onslaught
v. a violent attack, assault, ambush
Facet
n. a particular part or aspect of something ; one of the cut surfaces of a gem; surface, side, aspect
Unwaveringliy
adv. firm and strong, not changing or becoming weaker in any way
Motif
n. a design or a pattern used as a decoration; a theme in a work of literature or a piece of music; a reason for doing something; theme, topic
Assemble
v. to put or bring togetherto bring or call together into a group or whole
Subservience
n. submission
Laudatory
adj. expressing praise, admiring
Epistle
n. a specially long, formal letter
Colossal
adj. huge; enormous; gigantic
