Vocab Flashcards
Adapt
become adjusted to new conditions : adjust
Anxious
Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome : Worried
Barren
bleak and lifeless : bare
Braggart
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions : Boaster
Capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior : Inconsistent
concise
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive : Compact
controversial
giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement : Contested
Drastic
likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.
Duration
the time during which something continues.
Economize
spend less; reduce one’s expenses : Save
endeavor
try hard to do or achieve something.
falter
1.start to lose strength or momentum.
2.speak in a hesitant or unsteady voice.
3.move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence.
flourish
Thrive
Gratified
give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.
Abrupt
Happening suddenly without warning
Gullible
easily persuaded to believe something : dupable
haphazard
lacking any obvious principle of organization.
homely
(of a place or surroundings) simple but cozy and comfortable, as in one’s own home.
incident
an event or occurrence.
inundate
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with: Overwhelm
irate
angry; enraged
jovial
cheerful and friendly
keen
(of a sense) highly developed.
(of the edge or point of a blade) sharp.
knack
an acquired or natural skill at performing a task.
a tendency to do something.
lofty
of imposing height: towering
(of wool and other textiles) thick and resilient.
lure
tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something.
meager
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
(of a person or animal) lean; thin.
mimic
imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule
imitative of something, especially for amusement.
noncommittal
(of a person or a person’s behavior or manner) not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action.
notorious
Well known in a bad way
obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so: Persistent
(of an unwelcome phenomenon or situation) very difficult to change or overcome
omit
to leave out or leave unmentioned
peak
the pointed top of a mountain.
reach a highest point, either of a specified value or at a specified time.
predicament
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
presume
Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability
quest
a long or arduous search for something.
revere
feel deep respect or admiration for (something).
robust
strong and healthy; vigorous.
(of wine or food) strong and rich in flavor or smell.
soothe
gently calm (a person or their feelings).
reduce pain or discomfort in (a part of the body).
steadfast
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering: firm
subtle
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something.
tangible
capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch
thrive
prosper; flourish.
unruly
Disorderly and disruptive out of control
urgent
(of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention.
vibrant
full of energy and enthusiasm.
quivering; pulsating.
(of color) bright and striking.
vigorous
carried out forcefully and energetically
willful
(of an immoral or illegal act or omission) intentional; deliberate.
having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences or effects.
wrath
extreme anger.
yearn
have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
