October 19 Flashcards
1
Q
to tell lies (Verb)
A
prevaricate (Example: I never prevaricate. I always tell the truth.)
2
Q
difficult to notice; blends in; not catching anyone’s attention (Adjective)
A
inconspicuous (Example: The spy was very inconspicuous in his disguise.)
3
Q
to search or look through something (Verb)
A
rummage (Example: My mom had to rummage through my drawers to find my bathing suit.)
4
Q
to do something unwillingly; not wanting to; reluctant (Adverb)
A
grudgingly (Example: I grudgingly cleaned up the kitchen after my little brother tried making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.)
5
Q
very sad or depressed (Adjective)
A
melancholy (Example: The widow was melancholy after her husband, one of the king’s knights, was killed in battle.)
