Part 5 Flashcards
Superficial
existing or occurring at or on the surface.
“the building suffered only superficial damage”
appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
“the resemblance between the breeds is superficial”
Pew
a long bench with a back, placed in rows in the main part of some churches to seat thecongregation.
Escort
a person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection or as a mark of rank.
“a police escort”
accompany (someone or something) somewhere as an escort.
“he escorted her back to her hotel”
Ineffable
incapable of being expressed in words: indescribable
Avalanche
a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
Cardinal
of the greatest importance; fundamental.
“two cardinal points must be borne in mind
Tyrant
acruelandoppressiveruler.
“the tyrant was deposed by popular demonstrations”
Amble
walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.
“they ambled along the riverbank”
Stoic
a person who canendurepain orhardshipwithout showing their feelings orcomplaining.
Graffiti
writing or drawingsscribbled,scratched, orsprayedillicitlyon a wall or other surface in a public place.
“the station was covered in graffiti”
Entomology
the branch ofzoologyconcerned with the study of insects.
Centenarian
a person who is a hundred or more years old.
Philatelist
person whocollects stamps as a hobby or investment
Omniscient
having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight.
Cut in
Interrupt ,break in
Pull over
To slow down and move to the side of the road
Anarchy
a state of disorder due to absence ornon-recognitionof authority or other controlling systems.
Penchant
a strong orhabitualliking for something or tendency to do something.
“he has apenchant foradopting stray dogs”
Lean, tough and sinewy
Small ,thin but strong and wiry
Outlandish
looking orsoundingbizarre orunfamiliar.
“outlandish, brightly coloured clothes”
Spokesperson
A spokesperson isa person who speaks as the representative of a group or organization.
Faction
a small organizeddissentinggroup within a larger one, especially in politics.
“the left-wing faction of the party”
Novice
Beginner
Polyglot
speaking or writing several languages
Botanist
an expert in or student of the scientific study of plants.
Perpectual
Lasting forever or indefinitely
Cosmopolitan
including people from many different countries.
“immigration transformed the city into a cosmopolitan metropolis”
a cosmopolitan person.
“cosmopolitans who spoke both Spanish and English”
Volunteer
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise orundertakea task.
Plentitude
existing in oryieldinggreat quantities; abundant.
“coal is cheap and plentiful”
Benefactor
a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
Quash
reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure
Jovial
by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality
Expedition
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.
“an expedition to the jungles of the Orinoco
Lurch
make anabrupt,unsteady,uncontrolledmovement or series of movements; stagger.
“the car lurched forward”
Forthright
direct andoutspoken.
Heuristic
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enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves.
“a ‘hands-on’ or interactive heuristic approach to learning”
Polemical
expressing orconstitutinga strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something.
“a polemical essay”
Luminary
a person whoinspiresor influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
“one of the luminaries of child psychiatry”
Wrangle
a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated.
“an insurance wrangle is holding up compensation payments”
Omniscient
having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight.
Ardour
Great enthusiasm or passion
Ephemeral
lasting for a very short time
Theist
: a person who believes in the existence of a god or gods
Penchant
a strong orhabitualliking for something or tendency to do something.
“he has apenchant foradopting stray dogs”
Abattoir
a place where animals are butchered
Revamp
give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.
“an attempt to revamp the museum’s image”
Delinquency
minor crime, especially that committed by young people.
“social causes of crime and delinquency”
FORMAL
neglect of one’s duty
Irascible
having or showing a tendency to be easilyangered.
“an irascible and difficult man”
Lexicography
the activity or occupation ofcompilingdictionaries.
Haul
The amount of fish caught
Immigrant
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.
Outlandish
looking orsoundingbizarre orunfamiliar
Interlude
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aninterveningperiod of time; an interval
Relapse
deteriorate after a period of improvement.
“two of the patients in remission relapsed after 48 months”
Turncoat
a person whodesertsone party or cause in order to join anopposingone.
Valetudinarian
a person who isundulyanxiousabout their health.
