Set 14 Flashcards
Weary
tired
Prominent
stands out
Scantily
very little or not enough
Appeal
(1) a request to give money, information or help
(2) to interest or attract
(3) a request, usually in a court of law to change a previous decision
Mariner
sailor
Constant
(1) staying the same
(2) happening a lot / all the time
Grieve
to feel great sadness, usually when someone dies
Wasteful
using a resource (electricity, water etc) with little care
Maximum
the largest amount possible or allowed
Hail
(1) frozen drops of rain
(2) to call out to someone
Score
(1) twenty
(2) to get a point or goal in a sport, game or exam
(3) to mark or cut the surface
(4) printed or written form of music
Elegant
smart or attractive in appearance
Chaotic
complete disorder and confusion
Tranquil
calm and peaceful
Jovial
cheerful and friendly
Concur
(1) agree
(2) to happen at the same time
Insolent
rude and disrespectful
Supple
able to bend easily, not stiff
Respectful
showing respect
Morose
bad tempered, gloomy and unwilling to talk
Disagree
have a different opinion or view from someone else
Trickle
a small flow of liquid
Famished
extremely hungry
Mansion
a large impressive house
Hovel
a small run down house
Replete
(1) very full with food
(2) well supplied or equipped
Torrent
(1) a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
(2) an outpouring of words, thoughts or sound
Rigid
(1) cannot be bent or moved
(2) extremely strict
