Set Boundries Flashcards
Disguised
having an appearance that hides the true form
resentment
a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like
aftermath
the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes
assert yourself
to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others
pertain to something
to be connected with a particular subject, event, or situation
pit
a large hole in the ground, or a slightly low area in any surface
trial and error
a way of achieving an aim or solving a problem by trying a number of different methods and learning from the mistakes that you make
downright
(especially of something bad) extremely or very great
heck
an expression of usually slight anger or surprise, or a way of adding force to a statement, question, etc.
Where the heck have you been?
depleted
Reduced
dreaded
used to refer to something that you do not like or want
eager
wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable
rattle something off
to say or read aloud very quickly a list of names or things, or something you have learned
stunned
very shocked or surprised
map something out
to plan something in detail
mull something over
to think carefully about something for a long time
crippling
causing serious injuries or harm
settle into somewhere/something
to become comfortable in a place or doing an activity
prompt
to make something happen
set in
To begin
neglect
to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility
lament
to express sadness and feeling sorry about something
carve out something
to create or obtain something that helps you by skillful activities
manifestation
a sign of something existing or happening
drowning
death caused by being underwater and not being able to breathe, or a case when this happens
strive
to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties
afterthought
an idea, thought, or plan that was not originally intended but is thought of at a later time
gauge
to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device
nagging
complaining or criticizing
palpable
so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt
alleviate
to make pain or problems less severe
prolong
to make something last a longer time
take wing
to suddenly develop, freely and powerfully
unheard-of
surprising or shocking because not known about or previously experienced
aspiration
something that you hope to achieve
inconvenience
a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort
Repelled
Force away
High-stakes
High risk (adj)
High-stakes game like poker
Running rife
Uncontrolled
The kids ran rife at the party. They were out of control
