Unit 5 Set B Flashcards
What is the definition of ‘inhabitant’?
One living permanently in a given place.
Although she enjoys traveling to exotic places, she’s a lifelong inhabitant of this small town.
What is the definition of ‘numb’?
Having lost the power of feeling or movement; to dull the feelings of; to cause to lose feeling.
Bitter cold may leave your toes numb. This injection will numb the area so that the doctor can stitch the cut painlessly.
What is the definition of ‘setback’?
Something that interferes with progress; a disappointment, unexpected loss or defeat.
A broken toe can be a major setback for a skater who hopes to qualify for the Olympics.
What is the definition of ‘smug’?
Overly self-satisfied, self-righteous.
Just because he got the lead in the school play doesn’t justify his irritating air of smug superiority.
What is the definition of ‘tarry’?
To delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while.
He will be tempted to tarry longer if he thinks that this might be their last visit together.
What is the definition of ‘acute’?
Raising quickly to a high point and lasting for a short time.
Having acute attention to detail is an excellent skill for a future editor such as yourself.
What is the definition of ‘bungle’?
To act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something through clumsiness.
Cheers of amazement erupted from the crowds when the star hitter bungled two home runs in the eighth inning.
What is the definition of ‘duration’?
The length of time that something continues or lasts.
The parents were worried that their children didn’t have the patience to remain seated for the duration of such a long car ride.
What is the definition of ‘facet’?
One aspect or side of a subject or problem; one of the cut surfaces of a gem.
For the social studies assignment, each of us will draw a section of the relief map that shows one facet of the landscape of the school grounds.
What is the definition of ‘fray’?
To make ragged or worn; to strain, irritate; a brawl, a noisy quarrel.
When I finally got a moment to myself, the fray of silence helped to set my thoughts and gave me a few minutes of peace.
