Semester 1 Flashcards
Prance
verb - spring forward on the hind legs
Conviction
noun - an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
Populace
noun - people in general considered as a whole
Scowl
Verb - frown with displeasure
Sheepish
adjective - showing a sense of shame
Sly
adjective - marked by skill in deception
Barren
adjective - completely wanting or lacking
Frail
adjective - physically weak
Furnished
adjective - provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
Mistrust
verb - regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
Stoop
verb - bend one’s back forward from the waist on down
Periscope
noun - an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
Prodigy
noun - an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
Static
noun - a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
Ventriloquist
noun - a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
Austerity
noun - condition of lacking pleasure or luxury; severe self discipline
Beguile
verb - to trick or deceive
Flout
verb - to mock
Feign
verb - to pretend; to fake
Lamentable
full of sorrow; mournful or sad
Concord
noun - a state in which people or things agree with each other and exist together peacefully
Discourse
noun - written or spoken communication
Enmity
noun - the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Expound
verb - present and explain (a theory) in detail
Paragon
noun - a person or thing regarded to as a perfect example
Amends
noun - something done to make up for a fault or mistake
Audacious
verb - bold; showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Gait
noun - a manner of walking
Reprehend
verb - to find fault with; reprimand
Transfigure
verb - transform; into something more beautiful or elevated
