Quarter 3_6 2020 Flashcards
Swerve
change or cause to change direction abruptly
standing ovation
a form of applause where members of a seated audience stand up while applauding after extraordinary performances of particularly high acclaim.
Innuendo
Indirect remarks or hint
Convoluted
Highly complex or intricate
Nudge
prod (someone) gently, typically with one’s elbow, in order to draw their attention to something.
expedient
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.
reverie
a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.
exposition
a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
Eerie
strange and frightening.
Elation
Great happiness and exhilaration.
undertakings
a formal pledge or promise to do something.
mirth
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Malefic
causing or capable of causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Dwindle
Diminish, shrink
Wangle
resorttotrickeryordeviousmethods
Coven
acollectionofindividualswithsimilarinterestsoractivitiesacovenofintellectuals
Romp
(especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically.
Pother
a commotion or fuss.
Assail
make a concerted or violent attack on.
of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly.
Subterfuge
Misrepresentation of something; deceit
jostle
push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd
also metaphorically, a strong nudge
lovers’ tiff
A petty quarrel between lovers, not so serious as to end the romantic relationship.
invigorate
give strength or energy to
Divulge
make known (private or sensitive information).
