The Law Of Success By Napoleon Hill. Chapter I: The Mastermind Flashcards
Learn difficult words that you may not know
aisle
A passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theather, an airplane, or a train.
incandescent
Emitting light as a result of being heated
to smolder
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame
ember
A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
to grieve
To suffer grief
grief
Deep sorrow
selfsame
Exactly the same
timber
Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
faculty
An inherent mental or physical power
conceive
- become pregnant with a child
- form or devise a plan or idea in the mind
sow
Plant seeds by scaterring it on or in the earth
remark
A written or spoken comment
merely
Just, only
cease
Bring or come to an end
aid
Help, typically of a practical nature
to avail
- use or take advantage of
- help or benefit
lone
Having no companions, solitary or single
to render
To provide, give
remuneration
Money paid for work or a service
to epitomize
- be a perfect example of
- give a summary of
endeavour
An attempt to achieve a goal
to antagonize
Cause someone to become hostile
to devitalize
Deprive of strength and vigor
poise
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person
earnest
Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
cupidity
Greed for money or possessions
conceit
Excessive pride in oneself
outset
The start or beginning of something
to endorse
Declare one’s public approval or support of
to resign
voluntarily leave a job or other position
to halt
bring or come to an abrupt stop
eminently
to a notable degree; very
in behalf of
as a representative of
to stagger
astonish or deeply shock
score
a group or set of twenty or about twenty
to startle
cause (a person or animal) to feel sudden shock or alarm
veritable
used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor
fulcrum
the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
crow-bar
an iron bar with a flattened end, used as a lever
to slander
make false and damaging statements about (someone).
strife
angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
prejudice
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
indelible
(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed
stupendous
extremely impressive
agitated
feeling or appearing troubled or nervous
brass
a yellow alloy of copper and zinc
pewter
a gray alloy of tin with copper and antimony (formerly, tin and lead)
wrought
(of metals) beaten out or shaped by hammering
modus operandi
a particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or well-established
viz
namely; in other words (used especially to introduce a gloss or explanation)
ablest
having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something
strata
a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground
to whirl
move or cause to move rapidly around and around
nebulae
a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter
to ascertain
find (something) out for certain; make sure of
mainstay
a thing on which something else is based or depends
tuberculosis
an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the tissues, especially the lungs
civility
formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech
foregoing
just mentioned or stated; preceding
en rapport
having a close and harmonious relationship
heir
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person’s death
tamper
interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
layman
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
to clash
meet and come into violent conflict
affinity
a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something
apt
appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
indispensable
absolutely necessary
belie
fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict
heredity
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
indecent
not conforming with generally accepted standards of behavior or propriety; obscene
vista
a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening
sham
a thing that is not what it is purported to be.
inquire
investigate; look into.
recuperation
recovery from illness or exertion.
legerdemain
skillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks
to rear
bring up and care for (a child) until they are fully grown, especially in a particular manner or place
aptitude
a natural ability to do something
to hew
chop or cut (something, especially wood) with an ax, pick, or other tool
to supplant
supersede and replace
tame
(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated
ample
enough or more than enough; plentiful
sundry
of various kinds; several
eminent
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession
unrequited
(of a feeling, especially love) not returned or rewarded
oblivion
the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.
hovel
a small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
acorn
the fruit of the oak, a smooth oval nut in a rough cuplike base.
poplar
a tall, fast-growing tree of north temperate regions, widely grown in shelter belts and for timber and pulp.
sinew
a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligament
gland
an organ in the human or animal body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings
to impart
make (information) known; communicate
to educe
bring out or develop (something latent or potential)
to wield
hold and use (a weapon or tool).
commendation
praise
libel
a published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; a written defamation
attorney
a person appointed to act for another in business or legal matters
lawyer
catechize
instruct (someone) in the principles of Christian religion by means of question and answer, typically by using a catechism
to subdue
overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)
obnoxious
extremely unpleasant.
vernacular
(of language) spoken as one’s mother tongue; not learned or imposed as a second language
adroit
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
to entangle
cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
appurtenance
an accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living.
calamity
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
dam
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, the resulting reservoir being used in the generation of electricity or as a water supply.
courteous
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
lodgment
a place in which a person or thing is located, deposited, or lodged.
gamut
the complete range or scope of something.
circumscribe
restrict (something) within limits
prevail
prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.
pledge
a solemn promise or undertaking.
luncheon
a formal lunch, or a formal word for lunch.
to chide
scold or rebuke
brimstone
sulfur.
ribbon
a long, narrow strip of fabric, used especially for tying something or for decoration.
bootleg
(especially of liquor, computer software, or recordings) made, distributed, or sold illegally.
to entice
attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
brim
the projecting edge around the bottom of a hat
studded
decorated or augmented with studs.
slanderous
(of a spoken statement) false and malicious.
