March 24th Flashcards

1
Q

caught while you’re doing something wrong

A

redhanded (ADVERB) (EX: The jewel thief was caught redhanded when he was attempting to steal the Crown Jewels.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

when something is easy; close by; made easier for someone

A

convenient (ADJECTIVE) (EX: It is very convenient that I live right across the street from my school.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

a horrible or awful smell

A

stench (NOUN) (EX: The stench from the city dump made me feel sick to my stomach.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

too much of something; over the limit or the necessary, or even healthy, amount

A

excess (VERB) (EX: I was so hungry last night, I ate an excess amount of pizza.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

when your body is able to do many physical things easily, such as with good balance and easy movement

A

coordination (EX: The coordination of the dancers was amazing.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

a French expression meaning the best at something; above anyone or anything else; exemplary

A

par excellence (EX: The animal report the student wrote was par excellence.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly