The CHILL Flashcards
Plight
(Noun)
A difficult or unfortunate situation that is hard or impossible to get of
EX: You don’t know what a plight/struggle he had to endure to pass his big important test to get out of high school with a diploma.
Render
(Verb)
1. to cause to become; to make
Ex: When I saw the skater do a triple axel, I was rendered speechless
2. To give, present or perform
Ex: When the boy fell off his mountain bike we rendered assistance
Serum
(Noun)
The watery part of blood that does not clot. Today “serum” is also used to describe any kind of watery skincare product.
Ex: If my serum worked, then we know her blood will give immunity.
Arduous
Adjective
Very difficult; requiring a lot of effort
Ex: The 7th grade reading FSA was super arduous
Illustrious
Adjective
Admire, respected, and famous for greatness or achievement
Ex: Taylor Swift is illustrious according to all her fans.
Mandate
Noun
An official order to do something
Verb
To demand officially or require something
Ex: Chris mandated Jerry to stop talking !
Venture
Noun
An activity or task that involves risk or danger
Verb
To risk
Ex: My mom always tells my sister to venture out more.
Benevolent
Adjective
Very kind; expressing good will; charitable; kindhearted
Ex: The very benevolent woman donated a lot of food to the homeless.
Steeped
Verb
Saturated; soaked
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Mystified
Adjective
Puzzled; bewildered; confused
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Alleviate
Verb
To make something easier to endure; to relieve
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Bluster
Verb
To utter loud, empty threats or protests
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Exaltation
Noun
A state of being filled with overwhelming joy
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Chagrin
Noun
A feeling marked by humiliation and disappointment in oneself
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