Verbal Basic Deck 1 Flashcards
Quench
To extinguish, put out
Example: she quenched the flames with water
Articulate
Expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively
Example: The articulate child told of the day’s events in school
Instinct
A natural feeling, impulse, intuition
Example: Mothers have an instinct to feed, love, and nature their children
Decrepit
Broken down by old age
Example: With its crumbling brick and peeling paint, the building has a decrepit appearance
Refrain
To keep from doing something; to not do
Example: Considerate parents refrain from criticizing their children in front of others
Gracious
Socially graceful, courteous, kind
Example: A gracious host puts his guest at ease and is concerned only that they enjoy themselves
Compose
To put together, create
Example: I spent an hour composing a formal letter of protest
Bogus
False, counterfeit
Example: Using a bogus driver’s license, she opened an account under an assumed name.
Fundamental
Basic
Example: education is fundamental to your ability to get a job in the future
Entitle
To give a right or claim to
Example: This pass entitled the bearer to two free admissions
Harass
To annoy with repeated attacks
Example: The students perpetually harassed the teacher with unnecessary questions
Scorn
Disrespect, ridicule
Example: The intolerant coach wanted perfection; whenever a player made a mistake, he gave her a look of scorn
Abolish
To do away with
Example: Slavery was abolished shortly after the American Revolution
Superior
One who is above another rank, station, or office; placed higher up; good or excellent in quality
Example: The manager of the division is superior to the other employees
Conformity
Harmony, agreement
Example: In conformity with the rule, the meeting was adjourned
