Spelling List 3 Defintions Flashcards
What is an anecdote?
A short and interesting story about a real incident or person.
What does benevolent mean?
Kind and generous, showing goodwill.
What does challenging refer to?
Difficult in a way that tests one’s ability or determination.
What is coordinating?
Organizing different elements to work together smoothly.
What does derive mean?
To obtain something from a specific source.
What is etymology?
The study of the origin and history of words.
What does fiendish mean?
Extremely cruel or wicked; also, very difficult.
What is inspiration?
A sudden feeling of creativity or motivation.
What does intriguing mean?
Very interesting and arousing curiosity.
What does Japanese refer to?
Related to Japan, its language, or its culture.
What is kanji?
A system of Japanese writing using Chinese characters.
What is manga?
A style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels.
Who is Michelangelo?
A famous Renaissance artist known for painting the Sistine Chapel and sculpting David.
What does muffled mean?
Muted or softened sound.
What is patronage?
Support given by a sponsor or influential person.
What does professional mean?
Relating to a paid occupation or showing great skill.
What does quivering mean?
Shaking or trembling slightly.
What is a refugee?
A person forced to leave their country due to conflict or disaster.
What is a skeleton?
The framework of bones in a body or structure.
What does subordinating mean?
Making something less important than another; also refers to certain types of conjunctions in grammar.
