Practice test. 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10 Major test Flashcards
Concede
v
Concede means to acknowledge or admit. (verb)
An example of concede is a political candidate giving a speech saying they’ve lost to their opponent.
تنازل, اعترف, منح
prevaricate
v
To prevaricate is to dance around the truth or speak evasively. (verb)
An example of prevaricate is what you do when your mother asks you where you have been and you don’t want to tell her.
impermanence
n
not permanent; not lasting; fleeting; temporary
Durable
adj
Durable describes someone or something that lasts for a long time, even with frequent use. (adjective)
An example of durable is an old car that keeps on going.
Indict
v
Indict means to accuse or formally charge someone with a wrongdoing. (verb)
An example of indict is someone being charged with a crime.
vindicated
v, adj
The definition of vindicated is cleared from blame. (verb)
A suspect that was cleared of all charges by new evidence is an example of vindicated.
Vindicated means to have been justified in one’s belief or opinion. (verb)
A politician who got more votes after a controversial statement is an example of vindicated.
Cumbersome
adj
Cumbersome describes something that is difficult to deal with or handle because of its size or weight. (adjective)
An example of cumbersome is a heavy, unevenly weighted television.
Revert
v
Revert means to return to something, someone or a previous way of being. (verb)
An example of revert is a sober alcoholic going back to drinking again.
Adopt
v
Adopt means to willingly take one into a relationship, particularly in the case of an orphaned child. (verb)
An example of adopt is to permanently take in a kitten from a shelter.
Adopt means to accept an idea or to choose and follow a course of action. ()
An example of adopt is to accept and implement a plan presented to a committee.
chronology
n
chronology
The science that deals with the determination of dates and the sequence of events.
The arrangement of events in time.
Details about a series of events and the time periods in which they occurred are an example of chronology.
Inscrutable
adj
Inscrutable describes someone or something that is hard to figure out, understand or interpret. (adjective)
An example of an inscrutable problem is one for which no solution can be quickly found.
Amicable
adj
Amicable describes someone or something that is friendly and shows peace-loving characteristics. (adjective)
A meeting where there were no disagreements is an example of an amicable meeting.
Genial
adj
Genial means warm, cheerful, good for life or comfort. (adjective)
An example of genial used as an adjective is a genial person which means a very friendly person. An example of genial used as an adjective is genial soil which means soil good for growing plants.
seemingly
n
that seems real, true, etc. without necessarily being so; apparent: her seeming anger
noun
outward appearance; semblance
Thorough
adj
Thorough means something being done completely, missing no details. (adjective)
An example of thorough is the inspection that your mechanic does on your car.
barricade
n
A barricade is a barrier that stops the progress of something. (noun)
An example of a barricade is a large brick wall preventing people from entering a fortress.
Barricade means to put up a barrier to shut something in or out. (verb)
An example of barricade is to build a dam to hold back water from flowing.
conquer
v
To conquer is to defeat or take control over by physical, mental or moral force. (verb)
An example of conquer is when an army defeats another country in a war.
deprecated
adj
to feel and express disapproval of; plead against
to depreciate; belittle
to try to avert by prayer
noted
eminent
adj
distinguished; well-known; renowned; eminent
Delineated
Delineated means something described exactly or accurately. (verb)
When the rules of your club dictated an exact, precise code of behavior, this is an example of when they delineated the correct behavior.
fulfilled
to carry out (something promised, desired, predicted, etc.);
cause to be or happen
to do (something required); obey
to satisfy (a condition) or answer (a purpose)
off-hand
adj
Without preparation or forethought; extemporaneously.
discount
v
حسم شك أهمل أسقط انتقص
impeccable
adj
not liable to sin, incapable of wrongdoing
without defect or error; faultless; flawless
معصوم من الخطأ
rejoicing
n
n a feeling of great happiness
n the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
adj joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
ابتهاج فرح
Decisive
adj
Decisive means having the ability to make decisions or something that determines what comes next. (adjective)
An example of decisive is a person who always makes up her mind firmly and quickly. An example of decisive is the information gained from a student's success in the classes which they take to determine their interest in their major field of study.
Vilify
v
Vilify means to make a comment about a person that makes him look bad. (verb)
An example of to vilify is to tell a story about a man which makes him sound like a thief.
vilification, n
Concern
v
Concern means to deal or be involved with or to cause an anxious feeling. (verb)
An example of concern is someone becoming involved with anther's business matters. An example of concern is someone being worried about their friend who has left a party angry.
Concern is something that is of interest, important or worrisome. (noun)
An example of concern is how ecologists feel about the decline in bees.
transmogrified
to change completely; transform, esp. in a grotesque or strange manner
decimate
v
If something is drastically reduced or killed, especially in number, you can say it was decimated. “The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico decimated the wildlife along the coast.”
Extant
adj
Extant means something that still exists. (adjective)
An example of extant used as an adjective is an extant law which means a law that is currently active.
enshroud
v
to cover as if with a shroud; hide; veil; obscure
Adept
adj
Adept describes someone who is very good at a particular skill or activity. (adjective)
An example of someone being adept at swimming is Olympian Michael Phelps.
grotesque
adj
characterized by distortions or striking incongruities in appearance, shape, or manner; fantastic; bizarre
ludicrously eccentric or strange; ridiculous; absurd
Pique
v
Pique means to arouse someone’s interest, curiosity or resentment. (verb)
An example of pique is an ad for a TV show that is intriguing and that makes people want to watch.
Goodwill
n
Goodwill means an attitude of kindness or a good relationship between a business and its customers. (noun)
An example of goodwill is the act of always donating to charities.
An attitude of kindness or friendliness; benevolence.
truce
n
A truce is an agreement between opponents or enemies to temporarily stop fighting. (noun)
When two people who were in an argument agree to stop fighting and get along, this is an example of a truce.
عقد هدنة
Hiatus
n
Hiatus is a gap, break or interruption. (noun)
An example of hiatus is the time between a television show’s seasons.
Mayhem
n
Mayhem means violence, damage or chaos, or the crime of crippling or mutilating a victim. (noun)
An example of mayhem is a mosh pit that gets out of control at a rock concert. An example of mayhem is a person causing a victim to not be able to walk.
Obsolete
adj
Obsolete describes something that is no longer being used or is out of date. (adjective)
An example of obsolete is the vcr. An example of obsolete is a walkman.
rascal
n
A rascal is a person who is playfully mischievous or badly behaved. (noun)
A child who is always up to no good is an example of a rascal.
curmudgeon
n
A curmudgeon is a crankyغريب الأطوار, ill tempered individual. (noun)
An example of a curmudgeon is a person who is always angry and never socializes with others.
Bore
n, v
A bore is something or someone dull and uninteresting. (noun)
An example of bore is a person who only ever wants to talk about his pet iguana and nothing else.
To bore is to drill holes in something or make a hole in something. (verb)
An example of bore is when you use a drill to make a whole in your cabinet door for the knob to go in.
Ferocious
adj
Ferocious describes something very fierce, cruel, extreme or violent. (adjective)
When you are so hungry you could eat a horse, this is an example of a time when you might be described as having a ferocious appetite.
Serendipity
n
Serendipity is when someone accidentally finds something good. (noun)
An example of serendipity is finding a twenty dollar bill in the pocket of a coat you haven’t worn in awhile.
miff
n, v
A miff is a small argument. (noun)
An example of a miff is a disagreement over which fast food restaurant has the best french fries.
Miff means to do something that makes another person feel bad, or have something done to you that makes you feel bad. (verb)
An example of miff is yelling at someone.
Consoled
v
Consoled means to have comforted. (verb)
An example of consoled is to have been by someone’s side during a very difficult moment in life to give them comfort.
Perhaps you avoid babysitting your baby brother because you’re worried that if he starts to cry, you won’t be able to console him or make him feel better. Or maybe you just hate changing diapers.
lampoon
v, n
To lampoon is to parody or publicly criticize someone or something using humor. (verb)
When you make a cartoon about a politician’s new platform and publish it, this is an example of a time when you lampoon his new platform.
A lampoon is a speech or text that parodies someone or something or that uses humor to criticize. (noun)
A cartoon making fun of a politician is an example of a lampoon.
subjugate
v
To subjugate is to bring something or someone under your control and to force submission or compliance. (verb)
When a military force takes over a smaller country and makes that country bend to its will, this is an example of subjugate.
Inclement
adj
Inclement describes cold, wet or unpleasant weather. (adjective)
A blizzard is an example of inclement weather
Inane
adj
Inane describes someone or something that is dumb, pointless, silly or stupid. (adjective)
An example of inane is having the same stupid discussion about the weather with your neighbor every day while you wait for the bus.
Versatile
adj
Versatile means having many uses. (adjective)
An example of versatile is the ability of a Kitchen Aid mixer with many attachments.
متقلب fickle
haphazard
adj, n
Anything haphazard is random, disorganized, slipshod, or hit-or-miss. A tent erected haphazardly might look more like a big nylon bag of dirty laundry than a place to sleep. adj
Mere chance; fortuity n
ab initio
from the beginning
misdemeanor
n
A misdemeanor is a criminal offense more serious than an infraction and less serious than a felony. (noun)
Shoplifting a small amount of goods is an example of a misdemeanor. An example of a misdemeanor is a crime for which you may receive jail time or a fine and have a criminal record, but for which you may not receive more than 12 months of jail time.
Panache
n
Panache is a distinctive and flamboyant nature, style or action. (noun)
An example of panache is when someone always dresses in stylish and flamboyant clothes.
Anachronistic
adj
Anachronistic describes something that is not in the correct time period. (adjective)
Listening to vinyl records in the 21st century is an example of an anachronistic activity.
Tenable
adj
Tenable means reasonable, or able to be sustained or maintained. (adjective)
An idea that is reasonable that you can continue to believe is an example of something that would be described as tenable. A situation that can persist for a long period of time is an example of a tenable situation.
capsize
v
to overturn or upset: said esp. of a boat
jettison
v
To jettison is to cast something aside, abandon it or throw it away. (verb)
When you cast aside your old interest in music and throw away your old instruments, this is an example of a situation where you jettison your love of music.
salvage
v
To salvage something is to save it…before it’s too late. You might try to salvage your damaged reputation by defending yourself, or salvage a burnt piece of toast by scraping off the black residue.
collect discarded or refused material
Resonant
adj
Resonant describes a deep color that emphasizes contrast with other colors, or a deep sound that seems to continue to ring, or something that evokes a memory or emotions. (adjective)
A deep and echoing voice is an example of something that would be described as resonant. A deep accent wall color that you use to contrast your other paint job is an example of something that would be described as resonant. Artwork that brings to mind a specific style from another artist is an example of work that is resonant.
s: evocative
Dolorous
adj
Dolorous describes a person who is very sad. (adjective)
An example of dolorous is someone crying uncontrollably at a funeral; a dolorous person.
Predispose
v
Predispose means to have a tendency toward something. Some people believe that just being born in Canada will predispose you to love ice hockey.
Sublime
adj
Sublime describes something majestic, impressive or intellectually valuable. (adjective)
An example of sublime is a beautifully presented, formal six course meal.
conservative
adj
محافظ, معتدل, واق, مقاوم, للتغيير
Unorthodox
adj
Unorthodox describes something that goes against the usual ways of doing things. Instead of describing yourself as a terrible speller, you might instead proudly refer to your spelling as unorthodox.
غير تقليدي
Sonorous
adj
Sonorous means making a sound, particularly a very deep sound with a rich quality. (adjective)
An example of something sonorous is the voice of James Earl Jones when he announces CNN or plays Darth Vader in Star Wars.
Dazzling
adj
Dazzling describes something extremely bright, impressive or beautiful. (adjective)
If someone looks so good on her wedding day that she literally takes everyone’s breath away, this is an example of a time when she would be described as a dazzling bride.
Asinine
adj
Asinine means to be silly, stupid or ridiculous. (adjective)
An example of asinine is a foolish prank played on a friend.
Interminable
adj
Interminable describes something that is endless or that feels as if it goes on forever. (adjective)
An example of something that would be described as interminable is a five-hour long, very boring meeting.
earnest
adj
serious and intense; not joking or playful; zealous and sincere
not petty or trivial; important
Auspicious
adj
Auspicious describes a situation that is positive or indicative of good things to come or describes someone who is lucky. (adjective)
An example of an auspicious occasion is a high school graduation. An example of someone who is auspicious is a recent college graduate who gets a high paying job in his field after his first interview.
ميمون, مبشر, سعيد
Spontaneity
n
Spontaneity refers to the act or quality of acting without thinking in advance. (noun)
Going on a road trip at the very last minute because it seems fun is an example of spontaneity.
عفوية, تلقائية, عمل عفوي, حركة عفوية
Persecution
n
Persecution is harassment or bad treatment based on race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. (noun)
When people are treated badly and harassed because of their religious beliefs, this is an example of religious persecution.
اضطهاد
Empower
v
Empower means to enable or give authority to someone. (verb)
An example of empower is to leave the second in command in total charge for the day.
Doggedly
adv
Doggedly means done in a stubborn way. (adverb)
An example of something done doggedly is giving into doing a chore but doing it with spite; doggedly completed.
repository
n
A repository is a place where things are stored for safe keeping, or where there is an ample supply of something, or a person or thing with a lot of information about something. (noun)
A building where weapons are stored is an example of a repository for weapons. An area where there are vast amounts of diamonds is an example of a place where there are repositories of diamonds. A person who has extensive details on his family's history is an example of a repository of information.
frontispiece
n
n front illustration facing the title page of a book
an ornamental facade
Obtuse
adj
Obtuse means something that isn’t sharp. (adjective)
An example of obtuse is a child’s pair of scissors.
The definition of obtuse is someone who is slow to understand things. (adjective)
An example of obtuse is someone who listens to a joke but doesn’t understand the punchline.
Obtuse means a general and dull sensation. (adjective)
An example of obtuse is pain that is throughout a part of the body.
Endorsement
n
Endorsement is the act of giving your approval or recommendation to something, usually in a public manner. (noun)
When a famous athlete announces that he wears a certain brand of sneakers, this is an example of an endorsement for the sneaker brand. An example of an endorsement is when you sign the back of check, telling the bank that you give your approval for the check to be cashed.
counterattack
n, v
an attack made in opposition to, or in reprisal for, another attack n
to attack in reprisal انتقامأخذ بالثأر, or so as to offset the enemy’s attack v
culminate
v
To To culminate is to reach the highest point or to reach a point that all other things have been leading up to. (verb)
An example of culminate is the highest point of tension in a movie to which all story lines have been leading.is to reach the highest point or to reach a point that all other things have been leading up to. (verb)
An example of culminate is the highest point of tension in a movie to which all story lines have been leading.
condone
v
To condone is to overlook, forgive or pardon. (verb)
An example of condone is when you see someone stealing in a store and you just look the other way.
Arcane
adj
Arcane describes something that is secret or that only a few people know about or understand. (adjective)
An example of arcane rituals would be Masonic rituals.
foresee
v
To foresee is to anticipate something, predict something or realize something before it occurs. (verb)
When you have a strong feeling that your team is going to win a game, this is an example of a time when you foresee victory.
Parochial
adj
Parochial describes something related to a church or someone who has a narrow or simplistic view on life. (adjective)
An example of parochial is the type of education received from a catholic school. An example of parochial is someone who has never been outside of his town and who adheres strictly to his small town values and religious values.
محدود التفكير
hypochondriac
n
A hypochondriac is a person who always thinks something is wrong with him or who is abnormally worried about his health. (noun)
A person who fears that every ache or sniffle is a sign of a life-threatening disease is an example of a hypochondriac.
Limelight
n
Limelight refers to being in the spotlight or in the center of attention. (noun)
An author whose book has just become an international best-seller and who is written about in the news all the time is an example of someone who is in the limelight.
كان محط الأنظار, مركز الأهتمام
Renaissance
n
Renaissance
n the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
resurgent
adj
adj rising again as to new life and vigor
deracinate
v
to pull up by or as by the roots; uproot; eradicate
to separate from one’s roots or ties, esp. ethnic or national ones
Remission
n
Remission is forgiveness or the decrease in symptoms of a disease.
(noun)
An example of remission is to grant a prisoner a pardon. An example of remission is being free from previous cancer symptoms.
quarantine
v
To quarantine means to keep someone or something away from others. (verb)
An example of to quarantine is to keep a sick girl away from her classmates.
Quarantine is the place where someone or something is kept separate from others in case or because of a contagious illness. (noun)
An example of quarantine is a dog kennel at a customs office.
حجر صحي
sequestration
n
a sequestering or being sequestered; seclusion; separation
the taking and holding of property pending resolution of a legal dispute
confiscation of property, as by court or government action.
the process by which a sequestrum forms
segregation. فصل. التمييز العنصري
Recur
v
Recur means to return or happen again. (verb)
An example of recur is to have the same dream three nights in a row.
Propitious
adj
Propitious means something that is favorable or good. (adjective)
An example of propitious is the good weather before an athletic event.
The definition of propitious is someone that is helpful or generous. (adjective)
An example of propitious is a wealthy donor at a charity auction.
reprieve
n, v
A reprieve is an escape, either permanently or temporarily, from expected punishment or consequences. (noun)
An example of reprieve is when you should be fired but your boss decides to give you one more chance.
To reprieve is to provide temporary or permanent relief from punishment. (verb)
An example of reprieve is when you tell your grounded child that he or she can go out after all.
To postpone or cancel the punishment of. To bring relief to.
Deliberate
adj, v
Deliberate means doing something on purpose and with careful thought. (adjective)
An example of deliberate is buying gifts only after hours of considering your options. An example of deliberate is shooting a gun after aiming very carefully.
To deliberate is to think about or discuss something until you reach a conclusion. (verb)
An example of to deliberate is what is done by a jury during a trial.
Rife
adj
Rife describes something that happens often or is widespread. (adjective)
An example of rife is rain in Seattle.
endangered
adj
المهددة بالانقراض
alien
adj
An alien is a resident from another country who does not have citizenship in the country of residence. (noun)
A person from the United States living in Italy without citizenship is an example of an alien.
Alien means residing in a country without having residency there.
(adjective)
A person living in Ireland without having citizenship there is alien.
Alien means different generally to the point of incompatibility. (adjective)
The idea of multiple gods is an example of something that is alien to many monotheistic people.
Dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed, as in nature: emotions alien to her temperament.
Intact
adj
Intact describes something that is complete and that has not been damaged in any way. (adjective)
An example of intact is a 36-piece set of military figures that has not been broken.
drawback
n
A drawback is a disadvantage or negative feature. (noun)
An example of drawback is not being near bathrooms while camping.
primed
adj
first in time; original; primitive; primary
first in rank or authority; chief: the prime minister
first in importance or value; principal; main: a prime advantage
first in quality; of the highest excellence: prime beef
from which others are derived; fundamental; basic
Stasis
n
Stasis means a state of balance or a lack of motion, or a stoppage of a flow. (noun)
An example of stasis is when there are no advancements in science during a period of time. An example of stasis is the act of stopping the bleeding.
elongate
adj
to make or become longer; stretch
adjective
lengthened; stretched
dwindle
v
To dwindle is to slowly be reduced or become smaller. (verb)
An example of dwindle is when you have a lot of candy and you eat it piece by piece, until the quantity of candy will start to reduce down to nothing.
Stagnant
adj
Stagnant describes someone or something that has little or no movement or activity. (adjective)
An example of stagnant is a pond in which the water is not moving.
Condescension
n
Condescension is an insulting way of talking to other people, as if they were stupid or ignorant. Condescension is rude and patronizing.
denude
v
denude
to make bare or naked; strip; specif.,
to destroy all plant and animal life in (an area)
Pecuniary
adj
Pecuniary describes something related to money. (adjective)
When you are interested in a job only because of the money, this is an example of a situation where you are driven by pecuniary interests.
