Set 6: Your 300th Flashcards by Rizza Untalan

to make something solid

solder

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is the act of placing a portion of one plant (bud or scion) into or on a stem, root, or branch of another

graft

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noun
playful misbehavior or troublemaking, especially in children.

mischief

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to join pieces of metal or plastic by heating and allowing the edges to flow together or by hammering or pressing together

weld

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verb
crowd together; nestle closely.

huddle

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verb
make dirty; pollute.

befoul

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noun
1.
a person’s leg, especially the part from the knee to the ankle.
2 verb
slash or stab someone

shank

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verb
deceive; trick.
noun
a victim of deception

dupe

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informal:
It’s used as an adjective to mean cool, awesome, great.

dope

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noun
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.

scorn

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noun
the fruit of the oak tree, a smooth oval nut in a rough cup-shaped base.

acorn

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the site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells (neurons) or between a neuron and a gland or muscle cell (effector).

synapse

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adjective
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

futile

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wide and general destruction

havoc

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very skilled or proficient at something.

adept

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noun
the faculty or power of using one’s will.

volition

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adjective
(of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.

insatiable

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verb
cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.

invoke

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take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable).

combat

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to include

encompass

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verb
cause (a large amount of damage or harm).

wreak

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verb
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

rebuke

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noun
a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.

hedonist

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adjective
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

taciturn

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a sumptuous feast; especially : an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person.

banquet

noun an uncouth and aggressive man or boy.

lout

move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth. ; unable to decide

teetering

noun a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.

foray

adjective beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

burgeoning

vomit ; vomited food

barf

especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant.

profuse

noun a paved outdoor area adjoining a house.

patio

the highest point of ; peak

pinnacle

adjective 1. breaking or separating easily into small thin pieces. 2. unconventional

flaky

adjective 1. of similar nature or character.

akin

adjectiveinformal somewhat annoyed; peeved.

miffed

adjective resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. ; loyal

steadfast

be filled with a feeling of love for. have a liking or admiration for

enamored

adjective depressing; dreary. pitifully

dismal

noun disreputable or undesirable people.

riffraff

verb cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way.

snivel

put something in a place where it can be kept safely

stow

adjective (of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.

placid

verb prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

thwart

noun deep respect for someone or something.

reverence

feeling warm, comfortable, and protected,

snug

verbformal provide or supply (food, drink, or other goods) as one's business.

purvey

verb 1. bite at or nibble something persistently. 2. cause persistent and wearing distress or anxiety.

gnaw

an event or person causing a change.

catalyst

noun 1. a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

whim

verb shine brightly, especially with reflected light.

gleam

set down heavily or carelessly.

plonking

( of the moon) more than half full.

gibbous

look at someone with obvious sexual interest

ogle

noun the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.

propriety

verbinformal•US obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means.

finagle

return to (a previous state, practice, topic, etc.).

revert

person who donates time, money, experience, skills or talent to help create a better world.

philanthropist

verb go or move back or further away from a previous position.

recede

verb make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.

consecrate

verb (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

thaw

verb (of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source). originate from, be produced by

emanate

to move or cause to move up and down in a short quick movement. (_____ a head)

bobbed

drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

propelled

adjective having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy. feeling silly, happy, and excited and showing this in your behavior

giddy

prevent the occurrence of.

deter

adjective not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. uncertain

precarious

adjective (of hair or fur) long, thick, and unkempt.

shaggy

tidy and clean in appearance

spruce

verb 1. call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual. 2. archaic implore (someone) to do something.

conjures

adjective 1. (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. 2. (of a place or building) bleak and lifeless.

barren

adverb in a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities.

sparingly

adjective contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted

unorthodox

adjective (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

incessant

a stupid or foolish person.

numbskull

verb keep from being seen; conceal.

obscure

small road that not many cars or people travel on.

byways

noun the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

serendipity

a peculiar behavioral habit.

quirk

noun 1. the action or process of throwing away or getting rid of something.

disposal

verb perceive or recognize (something).

discern

a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.

paramours

be strongly attracted to someone or something.

smithen

a collection of things thrown one on another : pile

heap

at the very beginning.

"right off the bat"

noun the human soul, mind, or spirit.

psyche

very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially in extent or range.

vast