The Law Of Success By Napoleon Hill. Chapter II: A Definite Chef Aim Flashcards
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subordinate
lower in rank or position
stupendous
extremely impressive.
spasmodic
occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts.
sundry
of various kinds; several.
gait
a person’s manner of walking.
hurdle
an upright frame, typically one of a series, that athletes in a race must jump over.
brow
a person’s forehead.
forerunner
a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else.
apt
appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
crust
the tough outer part of a loaf of bread.
adornment
a thing that adorns or decorates; an ornament.
concomitant
naturally accompanying or associated.
hemlock
a highly poisonous European plant of the parsley family, with a purple-spotted stem, fernlike leaves, small white flowers, and an unpleasant smell.
snarl
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
startling
very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable.
to brood
think deeply about something that makes one unhappy
slant
a particular point of view from which something is seen or presented.
to breed
cause (an animal) to produce offspring, typically in a controlled and organized way.
hamstring
cripple (a person or animal) by cutting their hamstrings
to wither
(of a plant) become dry and shriveled
heretofore
before now
splendid
magnificent; very impressive.
admonition
an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning
contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
inasmuch as
to the extent that; insofar as.
to covet
yearn to possess or have (something).
cord
long thin flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands.
superintendent
a person who manages or superintends an organization or activity.
to germinate
(of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy.
subsequent
coming after something in time; following.
to probe
physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.
dazzling
extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily
to endow
give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution).
to spur on
to prompt or encourage someone
to corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
to console
comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.
dissension
disagreement that leads to discord.
borne
carried or transported by.
to quarrel
have an angry argument or disagreement.
( in ) vain
producing no result; useless.
latent
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed
squarely
directly, without deviating to one side.
to pool
(of two or more people or organizations) put (money or other assets) into a common fund.
conduct
the action or manner of managing an activity or organization.
foregoing
just mentioned or stated; preceding.
foremost
most prominent in rank, importance, or position.
to weave
form (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.
appalling
awful; terrible
stricken
seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling.
news butcher
a person selling refreshments, newspapers, and other items on a train or in a stadium or theater.
chasm
a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.
roaster
a container, oven, furnace, or apparatus for roasting something.
brook
a small stream
stalk
the main stem of a herbaceous plant
ragged
having a rough, irregular, or uneven surface, edge, or outline
hindrance
a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
penitentiary
a prison for people convicted of serious crimes.
admission
a statement acknowledging the truth of something.
tuberculosis
an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the tissues, especially the lungs.
rout
defeat and cause to retreat in disorder.
dreaded
regarded with great fear or apprehension
shackles
a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner’s wrists or ankles together.
germ
a microorganism, especially one that causes disease.
to will
intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen
balky
reluctant; uncooperative
rein
a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse’s bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse while riding or driving.
yield
give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.
budge
make or cause to make the slightest movement.
waver
shake with a quivering motion.
rudder
a flat piece, usually of wood, metal, or plastic, hinged vertically near the stern of a boat or ship for steering.
haphazard
lacking any obvious principle of organization.
prohibitive
(of a price or charge) excessively high; difficult or impossible to pay.
reading glass
magnifying glass
to marshal
arrange or assemble (a group of people, especially soldiers) in order.
yonder
at some distance in the direction indicated; over there.
detour
take a long or roundabout route.
lame
(of a person or animal) unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot.
meagre
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
to girdle
encircle (the body) with or as a girdle or belt.
flivver
a cheap car or aircraft, especially one in bad condition
plaster
a soft mixture of lime with sand or cement and water for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures to form a smooth hard surface when dried.
hump
a rounded raised mass of earth or land.
amendment
a minor change in a document.
to wink
close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting.
eyelid
each of the upper and lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed.
fountain pen
a pen with a reservoir or cartridge from which ink flows continuously to the nib.
resplendent
attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.
ditch
a narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field.
hewer
a person who cuts wood, stone, or other materials.
disavow
deny any responsibility or support for.
accord
an official agreement or treaty.
to scoff
speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
derision
contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
surcharge
an additional charge or payment.
