VOCA 165 - 205 Flashcards
Prestige (n)
Definition:
Widespread respect and admiration based on achievements
Synonyms:
Status, standing, stature
Prioritize (v)
Definition:
Determine the order based on importance
Synonyms:
Rank, sort, sequence, organize, order
Proclaim (v)
Definition:
Announce officially or publicly
Synonyms:
Declare, announce, pronounce
Proverbial (adj)
Definition:
Widely known, famous, stereotypical
Synonyms:
Fabled, legendary, infamous
Proximity (n)
Definition:
Nearness in space, time, or relationship
Synonyms:
Closeness, nearness, juxtaposition
Prudent (adj)
Definition:
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Synonyms:
Wise, judicious, shrewd
Punctuality (n)
Definition:
The state of being on time
Synonyms:
Promptness, timeliness
Pulsate (v)
Definition:
To expand and contract with strong regular movements
Synonyms:
Palpitate, throb, vibrate
Quarry (n)
Definition:
That which is hunted or perused
Synonyms:
Prey, hunted, target
Quarrel (n)
Definition:
A verbal dispute or heated argument
Synonyms:
Argue, disagree, squabble
Quench (v)
Definition:
To extinguish or satisfy
Synonyms:
Gratify, appease, slake
Query (n/V)
Definition:
Asking for information
Synonyms:
Ask, request, question
Rampart (n)
Definition:
A defensive structure; a protective barrier
Synonyms:
Fortification, embankment
Rambunctious (adj)
Definition:
Difficult to control or handle
Synonyms:
Disorderly, Rowdy, boisterous
Random (adj)
Definition:
Happen by chance
Synonyms:
Irregular, unpredictable
Rant (v)
Definition:
To complain or protest strongly and persistently about
Synonyms:
Yell, seethe, tirade, rage
Rebuke (n/V)
Definition:
An often public or formal expression of disapproval
Synonyms:
Reprimand, admonish, scold, criticize
Reprimand (N/v)
Definition:
An often public or formal expression of disapproval
Synonyms:
Condemnation, censure, rebuke, reproach
Resent (v)
Definition:
To feel or show displeasure or indignation at (a person, act, remark, etc.) from a sense of injury or insult.
Synonyms:
Dislike, begrudge, have hard feelings
Ritualistic (adj)
Definition:
Relating to or done as a ceremony or rite
Synonyms:
Ceremonial, reverent, formal, sacred
Savor (v)
Definition:
To appreciate or enjoy something
Synonyms:
Relish, indulge, delight
Schism (n)
Definition:
A division or separation
Synonyms:
Conflict, disharmony, dissension, friction, split
Scornful (adj)
Definition:
Feeling or expressing contempt or derision
Synonyms:
Contemptuous, cynical, mocking
Screech (n/v)
Definition:
To utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound
Synonyms:
Scream, howl, shout, shriek, squeal, yell
Seed(ed) (n/v)
Definition:
To schedule tournament players or teams so that superior ones will not meet in early rounds.
Synonyms:
Rank, standing, position
Secure (adj/v)
Definition:
Adj: fastened, stable
V: safe, protected
Synonyms:
Solid, strong, sure
Defended, guarded, shielded
Sever (v)
Definition:
To cut apart
Synonyms:
detach, disconnect, separate, split
Sham (n)
Definition:
Bogus, fake
Synonyms:
Hoax, phony, fake, pretense
Shrewd (adj)
Definition:
Practical cleverness and judgement
Synonyms:
Clever, smart, astute, savvy, sharp
Shudder (v)
Definition:
Tremble or shake, usually in fear or revulsion
Synonyms:
Shiver, tremble, quiver
Skepticism (n)
Definition:
Doubt or unbelief
Synonyms:
Apprehension, disbelief, distrust, reluctance, suspicion, uncertain
Slant(ed) (v/n)
Definition:
To maliciously or dishonestly distort or falsify; slope
Synonyms:
Divert, falsify, twist, slope
Snarl (v/n)
Definition:
V: to growl threateningly or viciously, especially with a raised upper lip to bare the teeth, as a dog.
N: A tangle; a complicated or confused condition or matter
Synonyms:
V: Bark, growl, mutter
N: Morass, chaos, clutter, disarray, entanglement
Soluble (adj)
Definition:
Able to be resolved; describing something that can be dissolved
Synonyms:
Resolvable, answerable, solvable
Spawn (v)
Definition:
To produce or generate in large numbers
Synonyms:
Breed, reproduce, generate
Sterile (adj)
Definition:
Free from living germs or microorganisms; aseptic:
incapable of producing offspring;
Synonyms:
Antiseptic, barren, desolate, hygienic
Staunch (adj)
Definition:
Very loyal and committed in allegiance or attitude
Synonyms:
Dedicated, determined, resolute
Superficial (adj)
Definition:
Without depth or detail
Synonyms:
Cursory, frivolous, one-dimensional, surface level, trivial
Suffice (v)
Definition:
To be enough
Synonyms:
Adequate, sufficient
Suppress (v)
Definition:
To restrain, repress or prevent
Synonyms:
Conceal, stifle, bottle up
Sympathetic (adj)
Definition:
Characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; looking upon with favor
Synonyms:
Affectionate, Caring, compassionate, interested, loving, sensitive, supportive
