Quarter 1 Exam Flashcards
Destiny
Something that is to happen or has happened to a particular person or thing; lot or fortune
Ally
To unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like
Gesture
A movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc
Luminous
Radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright
Absurd
Utterly or obviously senseless; illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish of false
Obsolete
No longer in general use
Defiant
Characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging
Inferior
Lower in station, rank, degree, or grade
Conform
To act in accordance or harmony; comply
Distort
To twist away or out of shape; make crooked or deformed
Offend
To irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in
Recoil
To retreat; shrink away
Congregate
To come together; assemble
Ignorance
The state of being ignorant
Loiter
To linger aimlessly
Signify
To make known by signs or actions
Audible
Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard
Candid
Frank; outspoken; open and sincere
Idle
Not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing
Notorious
Widely and unfavorably known
Conspicuous
Easily seen or noticed, readily visible or observable
Anticipate
To realize beforehand l; look forward to
Aggravate
To make worse or more severe; to annoy
Placid
Pleasantly calm or peaceful
Eloquent
Having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful and appropriate speech
Humane
Characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed
Mortal
Subject to death; having a transitory life
Diplomatic
Of, pertaining to, or engaged in diplomacy
Ghastly
Shockingly or frightful or dreadful; horrible
