Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Vocabulary > Sadlier lesson 6 > Flashcards

Sadlier lesson 6 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Vocab Builder flashcards
1
Q

Define abashed (say the part of speech as well)

A

Embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplused (adjective)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice) (say the part of speech as well)

A

Aloof (adjective)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Define aloof (say the part of speech as well)

A

Withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice) (adjective)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Great mental suffering, distress, or pain (say the part of speech as well)

A

Anguish (noun)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Define anguish (say the part of speech as well)

A

Great mental suffering, distress, or pain (noun)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplused (say the part of speech as well)

A

Abashed (adjective)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

To be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow (say the part of speech as well)

A

Anguish (verb)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

To pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together in a system (say the part of speech as well)

A

Articulate (verb)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully (say the part of speech as well)

A

Articulate (adjective)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Define articulate as a verb

A

To pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together in a system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Define articulate as an adjective

A

Able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

To be in, or expose oneself to, pleasant warmth (say the part of speech as well)

A

Bask (verb)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

To take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from (say the part of speech as well)

A

Bask (verb)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Define bask (say the part of speech as well)

A

To take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from (verb)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Define bask (say the part of speech as well)

A

To be in, or expose oneself to, pleasant warmth (verb)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

An imperfection, flaw of blemish or some kind (say the part of speech as well)

A

Defect (noun)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Define defect as a noun

A

An imperfection, flaw of blemish or some kind (noun)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

To desert a cause or organization (say the part of speech as well)

A

Defect (verb)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Define defect as a verb

A

To desert a cause or organization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Delicate skill; tact and cleverness (say the part of speech as well)

A

Finesse (noun)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Define finesse as a noun

A

Delicate skill; tact and cleverness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

To accomplish something by cleverness, good judgement, or skill ful evasion (say the part of speech as well)

A

Finesse (verb)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Define finesse as a verb

A

To accomplish something by cleverness, good judgement, or skill ful evasion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

To wave or flutter slowly (say the part of speech as well)

A

Flaunt (verb)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Define flaunt

A

To wave or flutter slowly

26
Q

To display in a conceited, offensive way (say the part of speech as well)

A

Flaunt (verb)

27
Q

Define flaunt

A

To display in a conceited, offensive way; to show off

28
Q

Frank, direct, straightforward (say the part of speech as well)

A

Forthright (adjective)

29
Q

Define Forthright

A

Frank, direct, straightforward

30
Q

Cordial, plesantly cheerful or warm (say the part of speech as well)

A

Genial (adjective)

31
Q

Define genial

A

Cordial, plesantly cheerful or warm

32
Q

To add gradually (say the part of speech as well)

A

Instill (verb)

33
Q

Define instill

A

To add gradually

34
Q

To introduce or cause to be taken in (say the part of speech as well)

A

Instill (verb)

35
Q

Define instill

A

To introduce or cause to be taken in

36
Q

To exclude from a group, banish send away (say the part of speech as well)

A

Ostracize (verb)

37
Q

Define ostracized

A

To exclude from a group, banish send away

38
Q

Forewarning or foreboding of a future event (say the part of speech as well )

A

Premonition (noun)

39
Q

Define premonition

A

Forewarning or foreboding of a future event

40
Q

A pen name, name assumed by a writer (say the part of speech as well)

A

Pseudonym (noun)

41
Q

Define pseudonym

A

A pen name, name assumed by a writer

42
Q

To wash away impurities, clean up(say the part of speech as well)

A

Purge (verb)

43
Q

Define purge as a verb

A

To wash away impurities, clean up

44
Q

The process of getting rid of something or someone decisively(say the part of speech as well)

A

Purge (noun)

45
Q

Define purge as a noun

A

The process of getting rid of something or someone decisively

46
Q

To make over in good form (say the part of speech as well)

A

Rehabilitate (verb)

47
Q

Define rehabilitate

A

To make over in good form

48
Q

To restore to good condition or to a former position (say the part of speech as well)

A

Rehabilitate (verb)

49
Q

Define rehabilitate

A

To restore to good condition or to a former position

50
Q

An effect or consequence of some action or event, result (say the (say the part of speech as well)

A

Repercussion (noun)

51
Q

Define repercussion

A

An effect or consequence of some action or event, result

52
Q

An echo or reverberation (say the part of speech as well)

A

Repercussion (noun)

53
Q

Define repercussion

A

An echo or reverberation

54
Q

Bold determined; firm (say the part of speech as well )

A

Resolute (adjective)

55
Q

Define resolute

A

Bold, determined; firm

56
Q

Able to hold, keep or recall (say the part of speech as well )

A

Retentive (adjective)

57
Q

Define retentive

A

Able to hold, keep or recall

58
Q

Retaining knowledge easily (say the part of speech as well)

A

Retentive (adjective)

59
Q

Define retentive

A

Retaining knowledge easily

60
Q

A person or thing carrying the blame for others (say the part of speech as well)

A

Scapegoat (noun)

61
Q

Define scapegoat

A

A person or thing carrying the blame for others

Vocabulary (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions