May 27 Flashcards
Not necessary; extraneous; more than you need
Superfluous
My mom made a cake, so the cupcakes dad bought were superfluous.
Something that is not secure or stable and could easily fail
Precarious
The expensive vase was very precarious sitting on the edge of the table.
Very weak; no strength
Feeble
The man felt very feeble after moving heavy rocks all day.
Friendly; outgoing; social; extrovert
Amiable
Our new teacher was amiable as she greeted us at the door.
To come or go back to
Revert
When I made some changes to my invention, it didn’t work, so I reverted back to my original design.
French - I don’t know what. Used to describe a quality about someone or something that makes them more interesting or attractive.
Je ne sais quoi
Joy has that certain je ne sais quoi.