Preorg 1 Flashcards
Cars (metamorphose) into trucks
intransitive verb
1 : to undergo metamorphosis
2 : to become transformed
(urinal)s turned upside down and exhibited as art
a toilet that is attached to a wall especially in a public bathroom for men to urinate into
In the present (cornucopia) of print
: a great amount or source of something
We cast a (jaundiced) eye on those who have chosen another way
exhibiting or influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility <a></a>
Nothing is (extraneous) to it as a field of inquiry.
: not forming a necessary part of something : not important
an hour spent in (dappled) sunlight
marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
a (veridical) copy of the perceived world
: truthful, veracious
: not illusory : genuine
the resistant, (obstreperous) voice of the observed world
difficult to control and often noisy
My own construction, then, was a purposeful, not a (mimetic)act, motivated by the public debate over literacy and my own investment in the riddle of a social cognitive process.
: imitative
: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting mimicry
(ill-fated) kiss
1 : having or destined to a hapless fate : unfortunate
2 : that causes or marks the beginning of misfortune
gave a good deal of attention to emotional states and to the ways in which these could be roused or (quell)ed
: to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry)
[The pale usher (assistant schoolmaster) –(threadbare) in coat, heart, body, and brain; I see him now.
Threadbare.
: very thin and in bad condition from too much use
: not very effective, interesting, etc., because of being used too often
They (extrapolate)d these results from their research.
Verb
Infer, to form an opinion or to make an estimate about something from known facts
a (dearth) of evidence
Noun
lack; an inadequate supply
The club attracts punk rockers and others of that (ilk).
Noun.
sort or kind
(quell) fears
Verb.
stop, quiet, pacify
a philanthropist known for his (largesse)
Noun.
generosity; the act of giving away money or the quality of a person who gives away money
charged only (nominal) rent
Adj.
minimal; very small in amount
(leery) of strangers
Adj.
suspicious; feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something
The revolution could result in worldwide (cataclysm).
Noun.
upheaval; something that causes great destruction, violence, etc.
The cows were masticating(masticate) their food.
Verb.
chew; to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth
(contiguous) row houses
adj.
adjacent; touching or connected throughout in an unbroken sequence
He left the company of his own (volition).
Noun.
will; the power of choosing or determining
He (vehemently) denied the accusation.
Adv.
forcefully; with forceful energy, powerfully
When her career was riding high, the self-deluded actress often mistook (sycophant)s for true friends.
Noun.
flatterer; a person who praises powerful people in order to get their approval
a (pungent) sauce
Adj.
sharp; having a strong, sharp taste or smell
(florid) proses
Adj.
very flowery in style: ornate
The editor is (persnickety) about comma usage.
Adj.
fussy; giving a lot of attention to details that are minor or not important
a (contrite) criminal
Adj.
sorry; feeling or showing regret for bad behavior
She got into several (altercation)s with the coach this season.
Noun.
fight; a noisy or angry argument
the (cessation) of the snowstorm was a relief
Noun.
end; a temporary or final ceasing (as of action): stop
People are (encroach)ing on the animal’s habitat.
Verb.
creep; to gradually move or go into an area that is beyond the usual or desired limits
She is (despondent) over losing her job.
Adj.
hopeless; very sad and without hope
They are at the (vanguard) of a revolution in medical research.
Noun.
the forefront of an action or movement
a (volatile) temper
Adj.
tending to erupt into violence: explosive
She is (venerate)d as a saint.
Verb.
worship; to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
（trepidation) about starting a new job
Noun.
dread; a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation
(surly) customers
Adj.
unfriendly; irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner
The book is filled with (pithy) sayings about love and loss.
Adj.
concise; using few words in a clever and effective way
The country still refuses to (capitulate) despite its weakening army and dwindling resources.
Verb.
surrender; to stop trying to fight or resist something: to stop fighting an enemy or opponent
recuse
Verb. to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular case
(denigrate) their achievements
Verb.
belittle; to make (something) seem less important or valuable
(sordid) motives
Adj.
vile; very bad or dishonest
a (precocious) child
Adj.
advanced; exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age
(unfettered) access
Adj.
free; not controlled or restricted
(insipid) food
Adj.
dull; not interesting or exciting
The neighborhood is considered by many to be the city’s last conservative (bastion).
Noun.
stronghold; a fortified area or position
He was in a (quandary) about which candidate to choose.
Noun.
problem; a situation in which you are confused about what to do
The book was (vet)ted by several different editors.
Verb.
review; to check (something) carefully to make sure it is acceptable
capsized by a (rogue) wave
Adj.
uncontrollable; different from others in usually a dangerous or harmful way
