Newburg WOD list 2 Flashcards
aplomb
noun
confidence and skill shown especially in a difficult situation
He showed great aplomb in dealing with the reporters.
aptitude
noun
a natural ability to do something or to learn something
The new test is supposed to measure the aptitudes of the students.
banish
verb
to force (someone) to leave a country as punishment
to send (someone or something) away
to cause (something) to go away
to get rid of (something)
The dictator banished anyone who opposed him.
concoction
noun
A food or drink) made by mixing different things together
A plan or story invented or developed, especially one used in order to trick or deceive someone
My mother is an expert at making leftover concoctions that are sometimes amazing.
verb form- concoct
debris
noun
The pieces that are left after something has been destroyed things (such as broken pieces and old objects) that are lying where they fell or that have been left somewhere because they are not wanted
After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
eavesdrop
verb
to listen secretly to what is said in private
You should not eavesdrop on conversations; it can lead to you hearing something you don’t want to know.
falter
verb
to stop being strong or successful
to begin to fail or weaken
to begin to walk or move in an unsteady way
to feel doubt about doing something
The business was faltering due to poor management.
hasten
verb
to cause (something) to happen more quickly
to move or act quickly
Is there any way to hasten the job of cleaning? I hate when it takes all day!
ignite
verb
to set on fire
to set things into motion
to cause extreme excitement
The win against their rival ignited the team’s passion.
jabber
verb
to talk rapidly or indisticntly
When they came into the emergency room, they were jabbering on about something involving a truck and a flamethrower.
kindle
verb
to start a fire
to stir up
to cause to glow
The fire will need to kindle for a while before it will be hot enough to cook on.
misgivings
noun
a feeling of doubt about something
a feeling that something might not be right or might not work as planned
I felt some misgiving about his ability to do the job.
outlandish
adjective
looking or sounding bizare
The actress wore an outlandish dress to the awards ceremony.
pristine
adjective
perfect condition, usually in reference to cleaniliness
I prefer my desk to be pristine, but it is extremely hard to keep it that way.
sabotage
noun- the act of destroying something on purpose
verb- to destroy something on purpose
Sabotage by any contestant will result in immediate disqualification.
So that I would not win the chili cookoff, Amanda sabotaged by pot by pouring extra chili powder in it.
terse
adjective
brief or direct in a way that might seem rude or unfriendly
I can always tell when mom has had a rough day at work because she is unusually terse when we are talking at the dinner table.
uncanny
adjective
strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand
She had an uncanny resemblance to someone I had seen before.
vigilant
noun
The state of being vigilant
People who are overseas fighting in a war must exercise constant vigilance when in enemy territory so that are not put in an unsafe situation.
waver
verb
to go back and forth between decisions
Many people do not like it when a politician wavers in their support for a position because it shows they are not sure of their opinion.
yelp
noun or verb
a sharp shrill bark or cry (as of a dog or turkey)
I let out a yelp when I tripped over the desk.
Which word has this meaning?
noun
confidence and skill shown especially in a difficult situation
He showed great _____in dealing with the reporters.
aplomb
Which word has this meaning?
noun
a natural ability to do something or to learn something
The new test is supposed to measure the _____of the students.
aptitude
Which word has this meaning?
verb
to force (someone) to leave a country as punishment
to send (someone or something) away
to cause (something) to go away
to get rid of (something)
The dictator _____anyone who opposed him.
banish
Which word has this meaning?
noun
A food or drink) made by mixing different things together
A plan or story invented or developed, especially one used in order to trick or deceive someone
My mother is an expert at making leftover _____that are sometimes amazing.
verb form- concoct
concoction
