The Pedestrian Vocabulary Flashcards
Antiseptic
a chemical liquid that destroys bacteria.
example: cleaner
Ebb
gradually lessen or reduce
synonym: decrease
Intermittent
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
synonym: inconsistant
Manifest
to display by one’s acts or appearance
example: body language
Murmur
a soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance
synonym: whisper
Pedestrian
a person walking along a road or in a developed area (n); lacking inspiration or excitement; dull (adj)
synonym: boring
Phantom
a ghost
synonym: ghoul
Regressive
becoming less advanced; returning to a former or less developed state
synonym: set back
Revue
a light theatrical entertainment consisting of a series of short sketches, songs, and dances, typically dealing satirically with topical issues
synonym: play
Tendency
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
synonym: typical
